Physical Therapist – Outpatient Rehab

This position evaluates and treats patients of all ages. Develop treatment plans with involvement family/support systems to meet the individual’s functional goals. He/She provides direct supervision of support personal as related to patient care.

What you will Do:

• Evaluates plans, directs, supervises and conducts habilitative and rehabilitative programs for patients with physical limitations.
• Consults and communicates with patient, family, and other multi-disciplinary team members and service providers.
• Records and reports patient’s progress towards established goals, and data related to care in the patient’s medical record/chart.
• Instructs patients in exercises, ambulation, and activities of daily living, safe body mechanics, home exercise programs, and return to work precautions.
• Assists in maintaining the department and equipment in a clean and orderly manner in accordance with department policy regarding infection control and preventive maintenance.
• Attends and participates in department in-services and meetings.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of Physical Therapy Program.
• Must possess/maintain license in the State of Iowa.
• One year of acute care experience preferred.
• Ability to have good relationships with people while dealing with a variety of physical disabilities.
• Must be able to read, write and/or speak English.
• Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Provider-American Heart Association or Professional Rescuer-American Red Cross) prior to employment or within 30 days of hire and maintains current status.
• Must provide proof of Mandatory Reporting for Child and Dependent Adult Abuse training prior to employment or within 6 months of hire and maintain current status per State of Iowa guidelines.