Speech Therapist

Trinity Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Des Moines, IA is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide patient-centered care, using physical agents and therapeutic exercise per physician referrals. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and therapy staff to plan and evaluate treatment and discharge needs.

The role requires a degree in physical therapy, Iowa licensure eligibility, and CPR certification within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Certificate, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in physical therapy.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Iowa.
• Obtain CPR certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care using physical agents and therapeutic exercise per physician referral.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Communicates plan of care and progress with the care team.
• Demonstrates professional communication with patients, families, and staff.
• Operates and coordinates equipment maintenance as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient advocacy

CPR certification

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Physical Therapy

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Provides patient care using physical agents and therapeutic exercise upon referral by and under guidance of a qualified physician. Work is performed with considerable independence within policy and program guidelines. Provides on-going physical therapy to patients of diverse ages and their families.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrates professional, appropriate, effective and tactful written, verbal, and nonverbal communication with patient, families, medical staff, colleagues, vendors, and other departments throughout the continuum of care to promote continuity of care and services and enhance hospital image.
• Demonstrates positive professional customer service in all patient, staff, and visitor contacts
• Utilizes interpersonal skills to establish and maintain healthy interpersonal relationships with healthcare members, patients, and families.
• Acknowledges patient’s rights on confidentiality issues, maintains patient confidentiality at all times, and follows HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
• Participates in staff development activities and orientation as requested.
• Proactively acts as patient advocate, responding to and working to resolve patient concerns.
• CPR certified.
• Responsible for following equipment maintenance protocol, identifying problems, and coordinating appropriate repairs.
• Operation of various office machines (i.e. fax, copier, phone, and computer).
• Participates effectively as a team member in the hospital .

Licensed Physical Therapist:

• Performs evaluations and treatments to a diverse population in a variety of settings (based assignment) and completes supporting documentation according to hospital policy.
• Appropriately establishes and reviews: plan of care, goals and priorities with team (including patient/family), treatment in response to changing patient needs, educational needs of patient/caregivers, and discharge plan/follow-up care needs.
• Complies with department, hospital, and regulatory agency guidelines with respect to ethics, legal issues and supervisory relationships. Demonstrates professional accountability per the APTA Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
• Demonstrates appropriate and effective written, verbal, and non-verbal communication with team members through the continuum of care.
• Communicates with referring physician regarding patient treatment plan, progress and outcome of therapy.
• Demonstrates current level of knowledge of various payor regulations by functioning within those guidelines.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Certificate, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in physical therapy.
• In-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology as it relates to a variety of conditions.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Iowa.
• Previous work experience not required.
• Knowledge of current physical therapy principles and approvals.
• Obtain CPR certification within three (6) months of hire date

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.