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Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy
$82k-98k (estimate)
Full Time | Hospital
11 Months Ago
Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids is Hiring a Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy Near Rapids, IA
This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by providing conscientious and compassionate rehabilitation services to improve patient's quality of life and functional capacity. The Physical Therapist provides a patient centered plan of care to allow increased and improved mobility and pain management.
Job Duties
- Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a team inter- and intradepartmentally to facilitate the department's ability to meet its goals and objectives.
- Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
- Follows the Exposure Control/Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens Plan.
- Attends all required Safety Training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, specific job-related hazards.
- Maintains and enhances personal knowledge as well as promoting professional standards in physical therapy.
- Completes all required paperwork following the policies and procedures to ensure that documentation reflects care provided and the outcomes achieved as evidenced in the clinical record.
- Coordinates patient care with other clinical team members ensuring optimal patient care and communication as noted in the clinical record.
- Plans for and provides skilled physical therapy treatment and reassesses the patient's status on each visit and ensuring quality of care as documented in the clinical record.
- Develops a Plan of Care to promote optimum function and safety as documented in the clinical record.
- Performs a comprehensive physical, psychosocial, and safety assessment of assigned patients as evidenced by clinical documentation.
Department Specific Duties
- Plaza - Is competent in evaluation and progression of patients who have skin conditions requiring the use of Ultraviolet Light Therapy A or B – N/A.
- Plaza - Is competent in safe utilization of equipment in Fitness Center – N/A.
- Complies with all insurance regulations and guidelines and is proficient in submitting appropriate documentation for reimbursement.
- Proficient in home equipment and modality distribution.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- In addition to the technical and professional skills required to provide excellent physical therapy to patients, the clinician must have strong interpersonal skills, ability to motivate, good written and verbal communication skills.
Professional Experience
- One year experience preferred.
Education
- Education sufficient to receive licensure in the state of Iowa
Licensure, Certification, Registration
- License to practice as a Physical Therapist in the state of Iowa required.
- Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), in accordance with the American Heart Association required.
- Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse/Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required. Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date.
Physical Demand Requirements
- Heavy: Exert 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 25-50lbs. of force frequently
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Hospital
SALARY
$82k-98k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/12/2023
EXPIRATION DATE
05/14/2024
WEBSITE
www.mercycare.org
HEADQUARTERS
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
SIZE
7,500 - 15,000
CEO
Jon Sweet
REVENUE
$500M - $1B
INDUSTRY
Hospital
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About Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids
MercyCare Community Physicians has fifteen family practice clinics throughout the Cedar Rapids, Iowa area, including in Center Point, Hiawatha, Marion, Monticello, Mount Vernon, North Liberty and Tama. Two urgent care facilities and four specialty clinics are also part of the MCCP system. MCCP also offers billing and other administrative services to clients of its Managed Services Organizations. Established in 1995, MCCP is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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