What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at Northbrook Rehabilitation Center?
Physical Therapist (PT)
Northbrook Rehabilitation Center – Cedar Rapids, IA
6420 Council Street NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Northbrook Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to join our in-house rehabilitation team. This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate, motivated PT who enjoys working with adults in a subacute rehabilitation and skilled nursing environment and is passionate about helping residents regain strength, mobility, independence, and quality of life.
Why Join Our Team?
In-house rehabilitation team
Supportive and collaborative work environment
Subacute rehabilitation-focused caseload
Opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with residents and families
Interdisciplinary collaboration with nursing, therapy, dietary, and medical staff
Opportunity to make a direct impact on resident outcomes
Professional growth and continued clinical development
Responsibilities
Evaluate residents' physical, functional, and mobility needs.
Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings and resident goals.
Provide skilled physical therapy services to improve strength, balance, coordination, endurance, mobility, and functional independence.
Treat residents recovering from surgery, illness, injury, stroke, falls, fractures, neurological conditions, and other medical conditions.
Provide gait, transfer, balance, therapeutic exercise, and functional mobility training.
Recommend appropriate assistive devices and educate residents on their safe use.
Monitor resident progress and modify treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
Educate residents, families, caregivers, and facility staff regarding mobility, safety, positioning, and fall prevention.
Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary team meetings.
Communicate changes in resident condition and treatment recommendations to appropriate team members.
Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation.
Follow applicable professional, state, federal, and facility requirements.
Promote resident safety, dignity, independence, and quality of life.
Qualifications
Doctorate or Master's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
Current Iowa Physical Therapist license or eligibility for Iowa licensure.
Current CPR/BLS certification, as required.
Experience in skilled nursing, subacute rehabilitation, acute care, or another medically based setting is preferred but not required.
Strong clinical, communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Compassionate, dependable, and resident-focused approach to care.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a patient-centered and clinically skilled Physical Therapist who enjoys helping adults achieve meaningful functional improvements. You should be comfortable working with a diverse rehabilitation caseload, collaborating with nursing and other therapy disciplines, and developing practical treatment strategies that help residents safely return to their highest level of function.
Position
Physical Therapist – In-House Subacute Rehabilitation
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity where your expertise can directly improve residents' mobility, independence, and quality of life, we encourage you to apply today!
Join the Northbrook Rehabilitation Center rehabilitation team and make a difference in the lives of the residents we serve.
Salary : $79,159 - $103,526