Physical Therapist PRN

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Part-time Physical Therapist for day shifts in Iowa. The role evaluates and treats patients of all ages, develops individualized treatment plans, and supervises support staff to ensure high-quality care.

You will document patient progress and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize outcomes. The position requires Iowa licensure, BLS certification, and compliance with mandatory reporting guidelines.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Physical Therapy Program.
• Licensed in the State of Iowa.
• English reading, writing and speaking required.
• Must provide proof of BLS prior to employment or within 30 days.
• Must provide proof of Mandatory Reporting for Child and Dependent Adult Abuse training.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates plans, directs, supervises and conducts habilitative and rehabilitative programs for patients.
• Consults with patients and families and multi-disciplinary team members.
• Records progress and data in the patient’s chart.
• Instructs patients in exercises, ambulation and activities of daily living.
• Delegates and supervises PT assistants and technicians to ensure efficient use of department resources.
• Delivers age-appropriate care and uses data to guide treatment decisions.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

Graduate of Physical Therapy Program

Job description

Employment Type:

Part time Shift: Day Shift Description: This position evaluates and treats patients of all ages. Develop treatment plans with involvement in family/support systems to meet the individual’s functional goals. Provides direct supervision of support personal as related to patient care.

What you will Do:

Evaluates plans, directs, supervises and conducts habilitative and rehabilitative programs for patients with physical limitations. Consults and communicates with patient, family, and other multi-disciplinary team members and service providers. Records and reports patient’s progress towards established goals, and data related to care in the patient’s medical record/chart. Instructs patients in exercises, ambulation, and activities of daily living, safe body mechanics, home exercise programs, and return to work precautions. Delegates and supervises activities of physical therapy assistants and technicians, to assure efficient use of department resources. Provides competent patient care to the above indicated patient populations by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data, making appropriate decisions based on demonstrated knowledge of age-specific growth and development, and appropriately adapting procedures and treatments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of Physical Therapy Program.
• Must possess/maintain license in the State of Iowa.
• Ability to have good relationships with people while dealing with a variety of physical disabilities.
• Must be able to read, write and/or speak English.
• Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Provider-American Heart Association or Professional Rescuer-American Red Cross) prior to employment or within 30 days of hire and maintains current status.
• Must provide proof of Mandatory Reporting for Child and Dependent Adult Abuse training prior to employment or within 6 months of hire and maintain current status per State of Iowa guidelines.

Our Commitment:

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.