Physical Therapist

Trinity Health; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Mason City, IA is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients of all ages. You will develop treatment plans, supervise support staff, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve functional goals.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, instructing patients in exercises, and ensuring safe body mechanics. Licensure in Iowa, BLS, and Mandatory Reporter training are required or obtained shortly after joining.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Physical Therapy Program.
• Must possess Iowa Physical Therapy license.
• Ability to communicate with patients and families effectively.
• BLS Provider certification required before employment or soon after hire.
• Mandatory Reporter Training completed or within 6 months of hire; maintained per guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, directs, supervises and conducts habilitative and rehabilitative programs for patients with physical limitations.
• Consults with patient, family, and multi-disciplinary team members.
• Records and reports patient progress in medical records; instructs on exercises and activities of daily living.
• Delegates and supervises PT assistants and technicians to ensure efficient department resources.
• Provides competent patient care by applying age-appropriate knowledge.

Skills

Communication with patients/families

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Graduate of Physical Therapy Program

Tools

Iowa PT License

BLS Provider

Mandatory Reporter Training

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: This position evaluates and treats patients of all ages. Develop treatment plans with involvement in family/support systems to meet the individual’s functional goals. Provides direct supervision of support personal as related to patient care.

What you will Do:

• Evaluates plans, directs, supervises and conducts habilitative and rehabilitative programs for patients with physical limitations.

• Consults and communicates with patient, family, and other multi-disciplinary team members and service providers.

• Records and reports patient’s progress towards established goals, and data related to care in the patient’s medical record/chart. Instructs patients in exercises, ambulation, and activities of daily living, safe body mechanics, home exercise programs, and return to work precautions.

• Delegates and supervises activities of physical therapy assistants and technicians, to assure efficient use of department resources.

• Provides competent patient care to the above indicated patient populations by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data, making appropriate decisions based on demonstrated knowledge of age-specific growth and development, and appropriately adapting procedures and treatments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of Physical Therapy Program.

• Must possess/maintain license in the State of Iowa.

• Ability to have good relationships with people while dealing with a variety of physical disabilities. Must be able to read, write and/or speak English.

• Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Provider-American Heart Association or Professional Rescuer-American Red Cross) prior to employment or within 30 days of hire and maintains current status.

• Must provide proof of Mandatory Reporting for Child and Dependent Adult Abuse training prior to employment or within 6 months of hire and maintain current status per State of Iowa guidelines.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.