Physical Therapist PT (PRN)

UnityPoint Health; Anamosa (IA); On-site; USD 1,000 - 2,000; Part time

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Staff Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat adult and pediatric patients within the Physical Therapy department. You will perform examinations, develop diagnoses and prognosis, and implement therapeutic interventions.

The role emphasizes clinical excellence, teaching supervision of students, and ongoing program development across hospital and community settings. A valid Iowa PT license and BLS are required, with opportunities to participate in interdisciplinary

Qualifications

• Meets educational requirements for professional licensure in Physical Therapy.
• Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Physical Therapist in Iowa.
• BLS certification or ability to obtain within 3 months from hire date.
• Experience as a Physical Therapist preferred.
• Driver's license required for work-related travel.
• Possession/maintenance of PT licensure in Iowa.
• Fluent English: reading, writing, speaking.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients and obtain history; perform systems review and tests.
• Develop plans of care with measurable goals in collaboration with patient/family.
• Provide interventions and supervise support staff as needed.
• Educate patients and families; document care and communications.
• Collaborate with hospital departments to deliver coordinated care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Customer/patient focus

Multicultural sensitivity

English fluency

Education

Physical Therapy license in Iowa

BLS certification

Driver's license

Speech-language pathology license (Iowa)

License requirements for PT education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Information

• Shift: As Needed - Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm
• Job ID: 185164

• Area of Interest: Therapy
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.01
• Department: Physical Therapy
• Shift: As Needed - Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm
• Job ID: 185164

Overview

The staff Physical Therapist is responsible for patient examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and therapeutic intervention. The staff Physical Therapist practices within the scope of the profession of Physical Therapy for adult and pediatric patients.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

• Examines patients/clients - obtains history, performs a systems review, and selects and administers discipline- and age-specific tests and measures to obtain data
• Evaluates patients/clients - makes clinical judgments based on data gathered during the examination
• Develops patient/client diagnoses or problem lists (cluster of signs and symptoms)
• Develops patient/client prognoses (optimal level of improvement and time needed to achieve it)
• In collaboration with patient or family develops plans of care with measurable goals
• Develops and implements patient/client interventions, including delegating and supervising support staff
• Provides patient and family education and training
• Completes required patient care documentation and communication
• Formulates and implements patients discharge plans in collaboration with others
• Collaborates with hospital departments and community agencies to deliver coordinated care.
• Maintains a safe and orderly work environment
• Meets department productivity standards

Program and professional development

• Provides clinical supervision of students
• Facilitates orderly department functioning
• Participates in Rehab Therapy hospital meetings
• Participates in interdisciplinary task forces and committees
• Participates in performance improvement activities
• Contributes to program development
• Participates in hospital and department provided inservices and community education
• Participates in development and education of colleagues
• Promotes a greater understanding of rehabilitation and of Physical Therapy in the hospital and community
• Assumes responsibility for own professional growth and development in clinical practice, regulatory and fiscal issues

Qualifications

• Meets educational requirements as necessary for obtaining professional license in Physical Therapy
• Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Physical Therapist in Iowa.
• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.
• Experience working as a Physical Therapist is preferred
• Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. License to practice speech language pathology from the Iowa Department of Public Health.
• Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
• Multicultural sensitivity.
• Microsoft Office – basic computer skills.
• Customer/patient focused.
• Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.
• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.