Physical Therapist
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The Physical Therapist role at Newton Medical Center offers a primary inpatient setting with up to three outpatient appointments daily. It is a full‑time, 40‑hour week position with flexible core hours from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, providing comprehensive therapy services in a small‑town atmosphere.
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Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
This Physical Therapist position is located at the Newton Medical Center where there is a small-town atmosphere with opportunity for big-town experience. This is a primary inpatient position but does see up to 3 outpatients per day as well. It is a full-time position working 40 hours per week on Day Shift. Flexible core hours 7:30am - 5:30pm.
JOB PURPOSE:
A MercyOne Physical Therapist is responsible for providing physical therapy services as determined by medical direction, therapist judgment, patient needs and desires, and available facilities. Organize and conduct physical therapy programs in the hospital and community to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following disease or injury. Help patient reach his/her optimal physical abilities and learn to live within the limits of his/her capabilities.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Obtain information from physician(s) needed for diagnosis, prescribed therapy, and patient evaluation.
Plan and implement appropriate therapy program for assigned patients, involving physical agents, such as heat, water, light and electricity.
Apply diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint and physical ability tests.
Direct and aid with manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, gait, and functional training.
Direct patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches, and prosthetic and orthotic devices.
EDUCATION:
Graduate of an accredited physical therapist educational program.
EXPERIENCE:
None required if education and licensure are met.
LICENSURE:
Maintain license to practice physical therapy in the state of Iowa. Maintain current BLS certification.
BENEFITS:
Health Plans including medical, dental and vision with coverage effective immediately (no waiting period). 401K with a company match and annual core contribution; Generous PTO Plan; Life Insurance and much more!
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran
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