Physical Therapist-Inpatient Therapy

Physical Therapist

UnityPoint Health - Allen

Shift: Full-time; 32 hrs/wk.; 8 hr days

Benefits Eligible

Potential Sign-On Bonus: $7,500 paid out over 2 years

The physical therapist is responsible for providing physical therapy evaluation and treatment to inpatients and/or outpatients. The physical therapist is responsible for implementing and improving physical therapy services and providing appropriate documentation and billing for such services.

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• Evaluates and treats patients in need of physical therapy services and participates in and provides all necessary components of this responsibility including completion of proper evaluation, creation of a treatment plan, and completion of treatment sessions per established treatment plans.
• Produces appropriate documentation and billing in compliance with all third-party payor and regulatory guidelines
• Provides oversite and supervision of physical therapist assistants and other support personnel.
• Completes appropriate communication with all patients, caregivers, fellow staff, and referring providers/clinicians.
• Coordinates with other staff and caregivers to provide optimal care to patient including care coordination, patient care conferences, and scheduling.
• Assists and advises supervisory personnel, management, and administration in development and implementation of quality physical therapy services, programs, policies, and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of accredited educational program in physical therapy
• Current license, in good standing, to practice physical therapy in the state of Iowa, or eligible.
• Read, write, comprehend, and speak fluent English
• Possess basic computer skills and knowledge.

Preferred:

• Masters or Doctoral degree preferred
• 1-2 years' experience preferred but not required.
• APTA membership preferred.