Physical Therapist (PT), Acute Rehabilitation

Memorial Physician Practices; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and family leave

Mental health services and wellness programs

Tuition assistance and career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Memorial Physician Practices is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist for Genesis Medical Center in Davenport, Iowa. This role entails patient assessments, care management, and coordination with therapy techs. You will have the opportunity to grow professionally with benefits including medical coverage, retirement assistance, and continuous learning.

Applicants should possess a current Physical Therapist license, preferably with inpatient rehab experience and a valid CPR certification. Join us to enhance patient care and advance your career.

Qualifications

• Must have current licensure as a Physical Therapist in Iowa.
• Inpatient rehabilitation experience is preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for patient care from Physical Therapist Assistants.
• Assess patient needs and initiate physical therapy interventions.
• Observe and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
• Perform patient assessments and re-assessments.
• Address patient pain and recommend interventions.

Skills

Current licensure as a Physical Therapist

Inpatient rehab experience

BLS/CPR Card

Job description

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus

Facility Name: Genesis Medical Center - Davenport

Schedule: Full-time, M-F

How you'll contribute

• Assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of those patients being treated by Physical Therapist Assistants and Therapy techs. May be assigned to orient staff and students and assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that individual.
• Assesses patients' needs; identifies and initiates appropriate physical therapy interventions; works cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional physical therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Observes and evaluates treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals. Recommends change to physician, if needed.
• Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient and performs reassessments, as per policy. Performs accurate and timely QI scoring. The population is adult and geriatric patients requiring an adult medical rehabilitation program and services.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.

Why join us

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we’re looking for

• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state where the hospital is located.
• Inpatient rehab experience preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR Card.

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.