Physical Therapist - East Village Physical Therapy

Home Town Physical Therapy; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

CE stipend

1:1 patient care

PT-owned practice

Invested leadership

Job summary

East Village Physical Therapy in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a patient-centered Physical Therapist for our outpatient orthopedic private practice. We provide one-on-one care with no double-booking, focusing on quality and individualized attention.

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a generous continuing education stipend. A supportive leadership team earns your growth and delivers true 1:1 patient care in a PT-owned clinic.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist in Iowa in good standing.
• Able to communicate with and motivate people.
• Be dedicated to lifelong learning.
• Desire to market and establish yourself as a medical professional in the community.
• Legal and Ethical Compliance.
• Embrace Iowa’s Direct Access Law.
• Participate in service clubs and volunteer activities in your community.
• Computer skills and comfort.

Responsibilities

• Restores patient's function, alleviates pain, and prevents disabilities by planning and administering physical therapy.
• Assesses and interprets evaluations and test results to set treatment plans.
• Administers prescribed therapies and guides patient activities.
• Evaluates progress and adjusts treatments as needed.
• Completes discharge planning and coordinates with the medical team and family.
• Designs home exercise programs and trains patients and caregivers.

Skills

Communication skills

Lifelong learning

Marketing yourself

Legal & ethical compliance

Direct Access Law (Iowa)

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Physical strength

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist in Iowa

Job description

Physical Therapist – East Village Physical Therapy

Des Moines, IA | Outpatient Orthopedics | PT-Owned Private Practice

East Village Physical Therapy is seeking a passionate, patient-centered Physical Therapist to join our team. We are a PT-owned private practice dedicated to one-on-one outpatient orthopedic care. No double-booking, just the focused, individualized attention your patients deserve.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Generous continuing education stipend
• True 1:1 patient care model
• A PT-owned practice where clinical quality always comes first
• Leadership that genuinely invests in their team

What We're Looking For

• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Iowa
• Passion for individualized, evidence-based orthopedic care
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

If you're ready to practice PT the way it was meant to be done: with time, intention, and an owner who gets it because they've lived it, we'd love to hear from you!

Physical Therapist Job Responsibility

Restores patient's function, alleviates pain, and prevents disabilities by planning and administering physical therapy.

Physical Therapist Job Duties

• Meets the patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining physical therapy treatment plans.
• Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and accept therapeutic devices by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities.
• Administers physical therapy treatments by utilizing their skills as a physical therapist from those learned in training to those acquired through lifelong learning.
• Evaluates effects of physical therapy treatments by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending adjustments and modifications.
• Completes discharge planning by consulting with members of the patients medical team and family.
• Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment.
• Documents patient care services through electronic health record.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects company through the HIPAA law.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Develops physical therapy staff by providing information; developing and conducting in-service training programs.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Able to self‑promote your skills and talents to referral sources and the public.
• Other duties as requested by clinic management within scope of professional license for the benefit of the team and company.

Physical Therapist Skills and Qualifications

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist in Iowa under good standing
• Able to communicate with and motivate people
• Be dedicated to life long learning
• Desire to market and establish yourself as a medical professional in the community you work in
• Legal and Ethical Compliance
• Embrace Iowa’s Direct Access Law
• Participate in service club and volunteer activities in your community
• Computer skills and comfort
• Ability to lift and support up to 100 lbs. on a rare occasion

Reports To

Dependent on management structure of clinic in this order:

• Lead Therapist
• Clinical Supervisor
• Clinic Manager
• Clinic Owner(s)

Job Type

Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• License reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty

• Orthopedics
• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Ability to Relocate

• Des Moines, IA 50309: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location

In person