Physical Therapist | 40 hours per week | Rehab Services

Great River Health Systems; Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision plans

Education Assistance Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

Great River Health Systems is seeking a Physical Therapist for a full-time position in West Burlington, IA. The role involves evaluating patients, planning rehabilitation programs, and coordinating with a health-care team to promote mobility and reduce pain.

You will educate patients and families on therapy plans and home programs, supervise rehab staff, and document progress in accordance with policy. A BA/BS in Physical Therapy is required, with advanced degrees preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program is required.
• New graduates encouraged to apply.
• Master's or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy is preferred.
• Basic Life Support & First Aid certification required.
• Dependent Adult & Child Abuse mandatory reporting within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement physical therapy programs to improve mobility and decrease pain.
• Educate patients and families on prevention and home exercise programs.
• Coordinate care with the health team and supervise PTAs and rehab staff.
• Document progress and ensure accurate charges per policy,

Education

BA/BS in Physical Therapy

MA/MS in Physical Therapy

Clinical Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

## Physical Therapist | 40 hours per week | Rehab ServicesApplylocations: West Burlington, Iowatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-09031**Minimum Hiring Wage:**From $39.37 per hour**Job Details:**$30,000 Sign on Bonus for Eligible Candidates! Scheduled Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm, rotating weekends and holidays.**Job Description:**Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and decrease or prevent deformity of patients suffering from disease or injury. Physical Therapists will also educate the patient and/or family and caregivers how to prevent further injury or impairment. **What you will do*** Performs an appropriate assessment on patients as related to therapy requested with reassessment and documentation on progress toward goals per policy. Plan, organize, and conduct physical therapy programs in health system or community settings to rehabilitate those impaired because of illness, injury, psychological or developmental problems. Includes patients of all ages 0-100+ as therapists are comfortable and qualified.* Assess and evaluate patients' physical and mental abilities, review available medical record, and analyze medical data to determine realistic rehabilitation goals for patients.* Observe and evaluate treatment affect and make recommendations or changes to patient provider as needed.* Ensures patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis per treatment documentation completed.* Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning. Family is included in teaching as appropriate. Printed materials are included as appropriate. Family and caregivers are included in training on home programs and other recommendations for aftercare.* Demonstrates knowledge of physical therapy modalities, rehab equipment and medical-surgical equipment to provide safe and effective treatments.* Coordinates and directs patient care with the rest of the healthcare team to ensure patient needs are met and hospital policy followed. Supervises PTAs, rehab techs and other support personnel to provide care consistent with Iowa law and policy. Participates in Physical Therapy student clinical education.* Develop and participate in health promotion programs, group activities, or discussions to promote patient health, facilitate social adjustment, alleviate stress, and prevent physical or mental disability.* Follows standards of the American Physical Therapy Association(APTA) Guide to Physical Therapy Practice.* Treats patients and their families/caregivers with dignity and respect to facilitate an established rehabilitation plan of care. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family.* Demonstrates a commitment to patient safety and quality through maintenance of a safe environment, providing assistance to patients and visitors and support of safe practices.* Performs within the prescribed limits of the health system's Ethics and Compliance program. Responsible to detect, observe, and report compliance variances to immediate supervisor or compliance officer.* Communicates appropriately and professionally to patients, providers, health system staff and administrative team.* Attends meetings and completes annual trainings as required and maintains general knowledge of budget and stewardship.**Qualifications:*** **Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) or equivalent from accredited Physical Therapy school Required*** **Physical Therapist Upon Hire Required*** New graduates are encouraged to apply* Master’s degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) Masters or Clinical Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy Preferred* Basic Cardiac Life Support & First Aid - American Heart Association Upon Hire Required* Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services within 90 Days Required* Child Abuse Iowa Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services within 90 Days Required**Benefits:****We are excited to offer an aggressive compensation and benefits package for qualifying positions, which includes:*** Competitive base pay* Matching retirement programs* Health, Dental and Vision plans* Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts* Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans* Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D* Paid time off (PTO)* Education Assistance Program* Employee Assistance Program* Employee Referral Bonus Program* Discounted cafeteria meals* Paid Parental Leave* Employee Service Recognition program* Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity*Great River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.*