Physical Therapist - Full Time

Mitchell County Health Dept; Osage (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Competitive wage

Student loan assistance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

IPERS

FSA

On-site gym

Cafeteria discounts

Optometry discounts

Professional development

Job summary

Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage, IA is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide evaluations and treatments under physician approved plans for a mix of inpatient and outpatient care. The role supports a 1.0 FTE schedule, typically Monday–Friday, with competitive pay and benefits.

The PT will evaluate patients across ages and conditions, ensure regulatory guideline compliance, and work as part of a family‑oriented team dedicated to quality outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a university approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Master's in Physical Therapy required; Iowa license or eligibility.
• Prefer at least 2 years of physical therapy practice; acute care exp preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy evaluations and treatments per physician approved plans.
• Ensure quality care and regulatory guideline compliance for positive patient outcomes.
• Treat a mix of inpatient and outpatient patients across ages and conditions.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Patient care

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master's in Physical Therapy

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Who We Are

Mitchell County Regional Health Center is in Osage, Iowa located in Mitchell County, which has a population of 10,600 people. MCRHC is a 25-bed critical access hospital, including a Level 4 Trauma Center Emergency Room seeing 3,200 visits annually. The Surgical Services department performs over 1,300 procedures annually, including specialties General Surgery, Orthopedics, ENT, Urology, Ophthalmology, Pain management, and Podiatry.

Who We Are

Mitchell County Regional Health Center is in Osage, Iowa located in Mitchell County, which has a population of 10,600 people. MCRHC is a 25-bed critical access hospital, including a Level 4 Trauma Center Emergency Room seeing 3,200 visits annually. The Surgical Services department performs over 1,300 procedures annually, including specialties General Surgery, Orthopedics, ENT, Urology, Ophthalmology, Pain management, and Podiatry. We are proud to share our strong tradition of excellence, progress and solid economic performance. Founded more than 75 years ago as a community hospital, today we operate three clinics, 24/7 emergency services, inpatient and outpatient medical/surgical services. We have invested millions in facility upgrades just in the last few years. With more than 225 employees and average tenure of eight years, our growth continues with multiple expansion projects currently underway. We are an affiliate of MercyOne. Come practice in a family-oriented, patient focused organization where your skills and knowledge are appreciated and valued!

About The Job

Provides physical therapy evaluations and treatments to patients in accordance with physician approved treatment plans. Assures quality physical therapy care and regulatory guideline compliance leading to positive patient outcomes. The Physical Therapist will evaluate and treat a variety of patients, with approximately 25% being inpatients and 75% being outpatients. Inpatients include acute and swing bed, while outpatients will cover a variety of ages and conditions.

The Position

1.0 FTE. 80 hours per pay period.

The Shift

Monday-Friday

The Pay

Competitve, increases with experiece

Education/Experience

Position Qualifications

• Graduate of a university approved by the American Physical Therapy Association and hold at minimum a Masters in Physical Therapy.
• Must possess/maintain license in the state of Iowa or be eligible for licensure.
• Prefer at least 2 years of physical therapy practice experience.
• Experience in acute care setting preferred.
• Must have basic computer skills.

What We Give

• Paid Time Off
• Competitive starting wage
• Student Loan Assistance program available
• Health, Dental and Life Insurance
• State of Iowa Pension Plan (IPERS)
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Free use of on-site gym
• Cafeteria Discounts
• Optometry and Orthotic Discounts
• Professional Development Opportunities

The Legal Items

Reference Checks-Pre-Offer

Post offer drug screen is required.

Background Check-Post Offer Acceptance

Pre-Employment Screening Post offer acceptance

MCRHC is an equal opportunity employer.

Verification of required vaccinations at offer acceptance. MMR, Tetanus and Varicella.