Physical Therapist- Outpatient Clinic & Acute Care
UnityPoint Health Fort Dodge
FTE: 1.0 FTE (Full-time, 40 hours per week)
Shifts: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, weekend and holiday rotations in Acute Care
$7,500 Sign-on Bonus
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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
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor degree in Physical Therapy
Licensure:
Physical therapy licensure in Iowa or eligible for licensure in Iowa.
Valid Drivers License
Experience:
Entry level/new graduate acceptable
Skills/Abilities:
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Basic knowledge of computer concepts
Ability to meet time frames for work completion
Effective skills for teamwork/team facilitation
Ability to evaluate critically and think creatively
Able to read and understand a variety of patient related documentation
Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate and treat rehabilitative needs of patients relative to development and age
Area of Interest: Therapy;
FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0;
Department: Physical Therapy HP;
Shift: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, weekend and holiday rotations in Acute Care;
