Physical Therapist-West Des Moines, treating orthopedic conditions; pelvic health experience pr[...]

UnityPoint Health; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Physical Therapist to coordinate rehabilitation services. This role involves assessing patients, creating personalized treatment plans, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes. UnityPoint Health offers a supportive environment and competitive benefits, making it an exceptional place to grow your career.

Benefits

Paid time off

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Health and dental insurance

Employee recognition program

Qualifications

• Current Iowa license as a Physical Therapist.
• Current BLS (CPR) certification.
• Experience in treating orthopedic conditions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates individuals with medical problems that limit their mobility.
• Develops and implements treatment plans with individualized goals.
• Monitors response of patients during therapeutic interventions.

Skills

Communication

Mobility Assessment

Rehabilitation Techniques

Pain Management

Education

Graduated from an accredited program in Physical Therapy

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

Overview

Coordinates the physical therapy plan following completion of the assessment as defined by Iowa Licensure requirements. Provides and delegates clinical rehabilitation services to improve and maintain function, focusing on gait training, mobility, range of motion, pain control, strengthening, balance and coordination activities. Acts as a resource to the interdisciplinary team, applying skills of the profession to improve outcomes of persons served. Actions are team oriented to successfully provide quality care and a high level of satisfaction for persons served through evidence - based

practice.

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

• Evaluates individuals who have medical problems or other health related conditions that limit their abilities to move and/or perform functional activities in their daily lives
• Develops, implements and delegates treatment plan with individualized goals to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function and prevent disability
• Monitors response of persons served during therapeutic interventions
• Displays creativity and innovation in the delivery of services
• Communicates and collaborates the plan of treatment with persons served, families and the interdisciplinary team
• Experience in treating orthopedic conditions; pelvic health experience preferred

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements

  Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.

  Preferred or Specialized

  Aquatics experience preferred but willing to train.

  Education:

  · Graduated from an accredited program in respective field.

  Experience:

  · Experience in specialty area preferred.

  License(s)/Certification(s):

  · Current Iowa license as a PT. Current BLS (CPR).

  · Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

  Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  · Must be able to communicate effectively with people of diverse professional, educational and lifestyle backgrounds.

  · Knowledge of basic computer skills.

  · Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience preferred.

  Other:

  · Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position