Physical Therapist
Iowa City Hospice
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Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) is seeking a compassionate Home Health Physical Therapist to join our mission-driven team delivering one-on-one care in patients' homes across the Iowa City area.
This part-time position offers autonomy within a collaborative healthcare team, with 20 hours per week from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday, and a comprehensive benefits package. You will assess, treat, and educate patients to regain independence and improve function.
Qualifications
- Must be a Graduate from an approved School of Physical Therapy and licensed in Iowa.
- One year of PT experience preferred, with direct patient care in home health.
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and rehab principles.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Provide therapeutic interventions to improve strength, balance, mobility and function.
- Monitor progress and modify plans to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Educate patients and caregivers on safety, body mechanics and home exercise programs.
- Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Maintain timely, accurate documentation and records.
- Promote independence and quality of life with compassionate care.
- Follow agency policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements during home visits.
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Visiting Nurse Association: Compassionate Care. Trusted Support. Healthier Communities.
The Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and motivated Part-Time Physical Therapist to join our growing home health team. If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can build meaningful relationships with patients, provide one-on-one care, and help individuals regain independence in the comfort of their own homes, we'd love to hear from you.
At VNA, we believe healthcare is most effective when it meets people where they are. As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you'll have the opportunity to see the real impact of your work every day while collaborating with a supportive, mission-driven interdisciplinary team dedicated to improving lives across our community.
Our Mission is to improve health and well being by providing healthcare services to people in their homes and throughout the community. Working in partnership with Iowa City Hospice, the organization envisions being the foundation of the community's continuum of home-based healthcare, from birth to end of life.
Provide personalized, one-on-one patient care
Enjoy autonomy while working within a collaborative healthcare team
Create meaningful connections with patients and families
Help patients recover, regain mobility, and maintain independence at home
Work for an organization committed to compassion, excellence, and community service
As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you will:
- Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Provide therapeutic interventions designed to improve strength, balance, mobility, and overall function.
- Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Educate patients and caregivers on safety, injury prevention, body mechanics, and home exercise programs.
- Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Maintain timely, accurate documentation and clinical records.
- Promote patient independence and quality of life through compassionate, evidence-based care.
- Follow all agency policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements during home visits.
This is a part-time position (20 hours per week) Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Flexible scheduling options may be available based on patient needs and caseload.
- Eligible for a comprehensive benefits package at just 20 hours per week
- Bi-Weekly Pay
- Free Parking
- Generous Vacation Leave (part time prorated)
- Generous Sick Leave (part time prorated)
- Eight Paid Holidays (part time prorated)
- Wellmark Medical Insurance Plans
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employer-Matched 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Professional Financial Advising Services
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- Employer-Paid Disability Insurance
- Direct Deposit
- Dedicated Management Support
- Agency-issued iPhone and iPad
- . 70 mileage reimbursement
- Ongoing education and professional development opportunities
At the VNA, we don't just provide healthcare services, we build relationships, restore independence, and strengthen communities. Our team members are passionate professionals who work together to help patients overcome challenges and achieve their highest level of function. If you're ready to bring your expertise, compassion, and commitment to a team that truly values the difference you make,
The Visiting Nurse Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
- Graduate from an approved School of Physical Therapy, licensed to practice in the State of Iowa.
- One year of PT experience, previous experience providing direct patient care in a healthcare or home health setting preferred.
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and rehabilitation principles.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team.
- Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and required auto insurance. All offers of employment are conditioned upon the result of a criminal background check conducted by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, as required by law and a negative finding on the Office of Inspector General’s Excluded Provider List.
- Work is performed in clients' homes with the employee driving from home to home during the work period. The clients' homes are throughout the service area, including Iowa City, small towns and rural areas. The driving requirements include in-town and highway driving in good and inclement weather.
- All professional staff will use Ipad to document their work in the client homes or at the clinic sites.
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