Physical Therapist Adults - Altoona

UnityPoint Health; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their Altoona team. In this part-time role, you will coordinate rehabilitation services, focusing on improving mobility and overall function for patients. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care and ensure patient satisfaction. The organization values its employees and offers a competitive rewards program, including paid time off and health benefits. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401K Matching

Employee Recognition Program

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include an accredited PT program graduation.
• Experience in specialty area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates individuals with medical problems affecting mobility.
• Develops and implements treatment plans to restore function.
• Communicates treatment plans with patients and interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Gait Training

Mobility Improvement

Pain Control

Strengthening Exercises

Communication Skills

Education

Graduated from an accredited program in Physical Therapy

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

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Overview

Coordinates the physical therapy plan following completion of the assessment as defined by Iowa Licensure requirements. Provides and delegates clinical rehabilitation services to improve and maintain function, focusing on gait training, mobility, range of motion, pain control, strengthening, balance and coordination activities. Acts as a resource to the interdisciplinary team, applying skills of the profession to improve outcomes of persons served. Actions are team oriented to successfully provide quality care and a high level of satisfaction for persons served through evidence - based

• Area of Interest: Therapy
• FTE/Hours per pay period: .5
• Department: Physical Therapy- Altoona
• Shift: Part Time, M and W, 7:15A-6P
• Job ID: 160620
  
  

Overview

Coordinates the physical therapy plan following completion of the assessment as defined by Iowa Licensure requirements. Provides and delegates clinical rehabilitation services to improve and maintain function, focusing on gait training, mobility, range of motion, pain control, strengthening, balance and coordination activities. Acts as a resource to the interdisciplinary team, applying skills of the profession to improve outcomes of persons served. Actions are team oriented to successfully provide quality care and a high level of satisfaction for persons served through evidence - based

practice.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
  
  

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates individuals who have medical problems or other health related conditions that limit their abilities to move and/or perform functional activities in their daily lives
• Develops, implements and delegates treatment plan with individualized goals to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function and prevent disability
• Monitors response of persons served during therapeutic interventions
• Displays creativity and innovation in the delivery of services
• Communicates and collaborates the plan of treatment with persons served, families and the interdisciplinary team
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Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements
  
  

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Preferred Or Specialized

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education:

• Graduated from an accredited program in respective field.
  
  

Experience:

• Experience in specialty area preferred.
  
  

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Current Iowa license as a PT. Current BLS (CPR).
• Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
  
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to communicate effectively with people of diverse professional, educational and lifestyle backgrounds.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience preferred.
  
  

Other:

• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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