Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy

Mercy Cedar Rapids; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cedar Rapids seeks a compassionate Physical Therapist to enhance patient mobility and pain management. The candidate will develop personalized treatment plans and ensure quality patient care, collaborating effectively with clinical teams while adhering to professional standards and state requirements.

Qualifications

• License to practice as a Physical Therapist in Iowa required.
• Current BLS certification necessary.
• One year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes effective working relations and teamwork.
• Plans and provides skilled physical therapy treatment.
• Coordinates patient care with clinical team members.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Motivation

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Education

Education sufficient for licensure in Iowa

Job description

This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by providing conscientious and compassionate rehabilitation services to improve patient's quality of life and functional capacity. The Physical Therapist provides a patient centered plan of care to allow increased and improved mobility and pain management.

Job Duties

• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a team inter- and intradepartmentally to facilitate the department's ability to meet its goals and objectives.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
• Follows the Exposure Control/Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens Plan.
• Attends all required Safety Training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, specific job-related hazards.
• Maintains and enhances personal knowledge as well as promoting professional standards in physical therapy.
• Completes all required paperwork following the policies and procedures to ensure that documentation reflects care provided and the outcomes achieved as evidenced in the clinical record.
• Coordinates patient care with other clinical team members ensuring optimal patient care and communication as noted in the clinical record.
• Plans for and provides skilled physical therapy treatment and reassesses the patient's status on each visit and ensuring quality of care as documented in the clinical record.
• Develops a Plan of Care to promote optimum function and safety as documented in the clinical record.
• Performs a comprehensive physical, psychosocial, and safety assessment of assigned patients as evidenced by clinical documentation.

Department Specific Duties

• Plaza - Is competent in evaluation and progression of patients who have skin conditions requiring the use of Ultraviolet Light Therapy A or B – N/A.
• Plaza - Is competent in safe utilization of equipment in Fitness Center – N/A.
• Complies with all insurance regulations and guidelines and is proficient in submitting appropriate documentation for reimbursement.
• Proficient in home equipment and modality distribution.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

In addition to the technical and professional skills required to provide excellent physical therapy to patients, the clinician must have strong interpersonal skills, ability to motivate, good written and verbal communication skills.

Professional Experience

One year experience preferred.

Education

Education sufficient to receive licensure in the state of Iowa

Licensure, Certification, Registration

License to practice as a Physical Therapist in the state of Iowa required.

Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse/Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required. Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date.

Physical Demand Requirements

Heavy: Exert 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 25-50lbs. of force frequently

About the company

656 Mercy Medical Center is a Catholic hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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