Physical Therapist

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.

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans to improve mobility, function, and quality of life.
• Perform comprehensive assessments and establish functional goals based on each patient's needs and diagnosis.
• Deliver skilled therapeutic interventions while monitoring progress and modifying treatment plans to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Collaborate with patients, families, providers, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Educate patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment plans, home exercise programs, injury prevention, and wellness strategies.
• Determine when referrals or additional services are appropriate to support the patient's plan of care.
• Supervise and delegate appropriate patient care activities to Physical Therapist Assistants, therapy technicians, and students.
• Participate in care conferences, quality improvement initiatives, and program development to enhance patient outcomes and the therapy experience.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and comply with regulatory, licensure, and payer requirements.
• Pursue ongoing professional development while contributing to a collaborative, supportive rehabilitation team.

• Graduation from an accredited Physcial Therapy Program
  • If program graduation is prior to 2005, a Bachelor's degree is required
  • If program graduation is from 2005-2019, a Master's degree is required
  • If program graudation is 2020-prsent, a Clinical Doctorate (not PHD) is required
• Current Physical Therapist license in the state of practice, or eligible to obtain licensure prior to start.
• Previous outpatient or related Physical Therapy experience preferred; new graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and patient education skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with patients, families, providers, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Ability to develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care and ongoing professional growth.