PHYSICAL THERAPIST - FULL TIME/PART TIME - OTTUMWA - SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE!

Pella Regional Health; Ottumwa (IA); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-on bonus

Zusammenfassung

Pella Regional Health in Ottumwa, IA seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate, plan, direct and administer therapy services as prescribed by a physician. You will administer treatments to restore function and help patients reach optimal performance while coordinating with staff to maintain department operations.

The role requires Iowa PT licensure, good English communication, and a CPR/BLS certification. A sign-on bonus is offered with a work commitment.

Qualifikationen

• Iowa licensure in physical therapy is required.
• Graduation from an approved PT program is required.
• AHA/CPR Basic Life Support certification must be current within 3 months of hire.

Aufgaben

• Evaluate, plan, direct and administer physical therapy as prescribed by a physician.
• Administer treatments and physical agents to restore function and reduce disability.
• Coordinate, delegate and supervise responsibilities of supportive staff.
• Participate in department operations and budget controls to remain within budget guidelines.
• Ensure accurate and timely patient charges.

Kenntnisse

English proficiency

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Ausbildung

Iowa Physical Therapy licensure

Graduate of an approved PT program

Tools

Rehabilitation equipment operation

Jobbeschreibung

SCHEDULE

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE MONDAY-FRIDAY DAY SHIFT HOURS

SIGN ON BONUS

$5,000 with work commitment

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for evaluation, planning, directing and administering physical therapy for modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. Administers treatments and physical agents as prescribed by a referring physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. Coordinates, delegates and supervises responsibilities assigned to supportive staff. Participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains department performance versus budget controls and takes appropriate action to remain in budget guidelines. Ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis.

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Current Iowa Physical Therapy licensure, graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy or equivalent.
• Previous experience in all aspects of physical therapy preferred.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Heart Code BLS required. New employees certify within three (3) months after hire date.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Knowledge of physical medicine, physical therapy modalities, anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of physical therapy machine operation, maintenance and repairs of same.

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