Physical Therapist

Blue Stone Therapy; Iowa; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Stone Therapy in Iowa is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our team. You will provide direct patient care to adults and geriatric patients, performing screenings, evaluations, and delivering treatments in accordance with state guidelines.

You will develop and monitor treatment plans, adjust as needed, maintain patient records, and collaborate with staff to support community rehabilitation. Strong communication, teamwork, and compassionate care are essential; a licensed PT is required.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Physical Therapy program.

Responsibilities

• Provides screenings and evaluations to determine requirements for skilled physical therapy intervention.
• Develops and implements treatment plans that focus on functional and measurable outcomes.
• Monitors patients' progress and adjusts treatment plans as needed.
• Provides supervision for physical therapist assistants in compliance with licensure and company requirements.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date patient records.
• Collaborates with and participates in training programs for staff, patients, families, and rehabilitation staff.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement activities.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Compassionate care

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Job description

Description

Blue Stone Therapy is certified as a Great Place to Work!

Full time, part time or PRN.

Blue Stone Therapy was founded in 2009 and provides contract physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology to communities in Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Our focus is to deliver optimal, individualized rehabilitation by highly skilled professional therapists while developing long-term partnerships between our staff and the communities they serve.

Are you passionate about enhancing lives? We are seeking a Physical Therapist to join our team!

As a Physical Therapist, you will be responsible for directly participating in physical therapy treatment interventions and services, in accordance with state practice guidelines. This position provides direct patient care to primarily adult and geriatric patients.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities:

• Provides screenings and evaluations to determine requirements for skilled physical therapy intervention relative to patient’s prior level of function. This includes but is not limited to the following areas: gait and balance, mobility, range of motion, strength, pain, conducting home assessments, discharge planning, development of maintenance programs and other related patient care issues.
• Develops and implements treatment plans that focus on functional and measurable outcomes and adheres to professional standards of practice.
• Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Provides appropriate supervision for physical therapist assistants in compliance with licensure, regulatory and company requirements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
• Collaborate with, coordinate, and participate in training programs for community staff, patients, families, and rehabilitation staff.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Successful completion of an accredited Physical Therapy program.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.

License and Certification:

• Current valid Physical Therapist license to practice in appropriate state.

Blue Stone Therapy is an Equal Opportunity Employer