What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Therapy
- Sign On Bonus: $10,000
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
- Department: Physical Therapy HP
- Shift: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm weekend and holiday rotations in Acute Care
- Job ID: 184278
Shift: Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM weekend and holiday rotations in Acute Care
$10,000 Sign-on Bonus & $20,000 Relocation
Are you a Physical Therapist who wants more than just a caseload? Join a team where your work truly changes lives - helping patients move better, feel better, and live more independently every single day!
In this role, you’ll provide care for patients across the full lifespan - from newborns to older adults - working in partnership with referring physicians to deliver thoughtful, individualized rehabilitation services.
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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.
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 and treats physical therapy patients under physician orders in the outpatient and acute settings
- Develops treatment plans for all patients assigned to case load
- Maintains appropriate documentation in the patient’s medical record
- Ongoing commitment to reducing costs and improving productivity in the physical therapy department
- Maintains positive relationships with the health care team, patient and family
- Communicates effectively in writing and verbally with all appropriate members of the patient’s healthcare team
Education:
- Graduate of a Physical Therapist education program approved by The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), a successor organization of CAPTE, or an education program outside the United States determined to be substantially equivalent to physical therapist entry-level education in the United States by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
- Passed an examination for Physical Therapists approved by the state in which physical therapy services are provided.
- Physical therapy licensure in Iowa or eligible for licensure in Iowa
- Valid Drivers License
- Entry level/new graduate acceptable
Salary : $10,000