Physical Therapist-Therapy Plus Hiawatha (Full Time Temporary)

Posted on Sep 28, 2024 by UnityPoint Health
Hiawatha, IA
Health Care
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

The staff Physical Therapist is responsible for patient examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and therapeutic intervention.  The staff Physical Therapist practices within the scope of the profession of Physical Therapy for adult and pediatric patients.

Why UnityPoint Health?

Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a    guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.

Benefits –Our competitive    program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment– We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.

Development– We believe equipping you with support and    is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.

Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at  .

Responsibilities:

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

Examines patients/clients - obtains history, performs a systems review, and selects and administers discipline- and age-specific tests and measures to obtain data

Evaluates patients/clients - makes clinical judgments based on data gathered during the examination

Develops patient/client diagnoses or problem lists (cluster of signs and symptoms)

Develops patient/client prognoses (optimal level of improvement and time needed to achieve it)

In collaboration with patient or family develops plans of care with measurable goals

Develops and implements patient/client interventions, including delegating and supervising support staff

Provides patient and family education and training

Completes required patient care documentation and communication

Formulates and implements patients discharge plans in collaboration with others

Collaborates with hospital departments and community agencies to deliver coordinated care.

Maintains a safe and orderly work environment

Meets department productivity standards

Provides clinical supervision of Physical Therapist Assistants and Therapy Technicians

Program and professional development

Provides clinical supervision of students

Facilitates orderly department functioning

Participates in PMR & hospital meetings

Participates in interdisciplinary task forces and committees

Participates in performance improvement activities

Contributes to program development

Participates in hospital and department provided inservices and community education

Participates in development and education of colleagues

Promotes a greater understanding of rehabilitation and of Physical Therapy in the hospital and community

Assumes responsibility for  own professional growth and development in clinical practice, regulatory and fiscal issues

Qualifications:

Meets educational requirements as necessary for obtaining professional license in Physical Therapy

Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Physical Therapist in Iowa.

Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.

Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.

Multicultural sensitivity.

Microsoft Office – basic computer skills.

Customer/patient focused.

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.



Reference: 202653427

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Physical Therapist-Therapy Plus Hiawatha (Full Time Temporary)

Posted on Sep 28, 2024 by UnityPoint Health

Hiawatha, IA
Health Care
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

The staff Physical Therapist is responsible for patient examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and therapeutic intervention.  The staff Physical Therapist practices within the scope of the profession of Physical Therapy for adult and pediatric patients.

Why UnityPoint Health?

Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a    guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.

Benefits –Our competitive    program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment– We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.

Development– We believe equipping you with support and    is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.

Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at  .

Responsibilities:

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

Examines patients/clients - obtains history, performs a systems review, and selects and administers discipline- and age-specific tests and measures to obtain data

Evaluates patients/clients - makes clinical judgments based on data gathered during the examination

Develops patient/client diagnoses or problem lists (cluster of signs and symptoms)

Develops patient/client prognoses (optimal level of improvement and time needed to achieve it)

In collaboration with patient or family develops plans of care with measurable goals

Develops and implements patient/client interventions, including delegating and supervising support staff

Provides patient and family education and training

Completes required patient care documentation and communication

Formulates and implements patients discharge plans in collaboration with others

Collaborates with hospital departments and community agencies to deliver coordinated care.

Maintains a safe and orderly work environment

Meets department productivity standards

Provides clinical supervision of Physical Therapist Assistants and Therapy Technicians

Program and professional development

Provides clinical supervision of students

Facilitates orderly department functioning

Participates in PMR & hospital meetings

Participates in interdisciplinary task forces and committees

Participates in performance improvement activities

Contributes to program development

Participates in hospital and department provided inservices and community education

Participates in development and education of colleagues

Promotes a greater understanding of rehabilitation and of Physical Therapy in the hospital and community

Assumes responsibility for  own professional growth and development in clinical practice, regulatory and fiscal issues

Qualifications:

Meets educational requirements as necessary for obtaining professional license in Physical Therapy

Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Physical Therapist in Iowa.

Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.

Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.

Multicultural sensitivity.

Microsoft Office – basic computer skills.

Customer/patient focused.

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.


Reference: 202653427

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