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Physical Therapist

UnityPoint Health

Fort Dodge, IAFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Fort Dodge, IA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Passed Physical Therapists ExaminationPhysical Therapy Licensure In Iowa Or EligibleValid Drivers License

Job overview

UnityPoint Health is hiring a Physical Therapist. As a Physical Therapist, you will help patients of all ages regain strength, confidence, mobility, and independence. You will evaluate patient needs, create personalized treatment plans, and use hands-on techniques and movement strategies to reduce pain, restore function, and improve quality of life, working alongside physicians and care teams.

Key focus areas include 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, and Maintains appropriate documentation in the patient’s medical record.

Successful candidates bring Graduate Of Physical Therapist Education Program Approved By CAPTE, Passed Physical Therapist State Examination, and Physical Therapy Licensure In Iowa. Important skills include Evaluates And Treats Physical Therapy Patients, Develops Treatment Plans, Maintains Documentation, Reducing Costs, Improving Productivity, and Maintains Positive Relationships.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Evaluates and Treats Physical Therapy PatientsDevelops Treatment PlansMaintains DocumentationReducing CostsImproving ProductivityMaintains Positive RelationshipsCommunication

Qualifications

Graduate of CAPTE Approved Physical Therapist Education ProgramPassed Physical Therapists ExaminationPhysical Therapy Licensure in Iowa or EligibleValid Drivers LicenseEntry Level/New Graduate Acceptable

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match
Dental Insurance
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

  • Area of Interest: Therapy

  • Sign On Bonus: $10,000

  • FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

  • Department: Physical Therapy

  • Shift: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm + some rotating weekends and holidays

  • Job ID: 176545

Overview

Shift: Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM + some weekend and holiday rotations

Help people get back to doing what they love! As a Physical Therapist, you’ll make a lasting impact by helping patients of all ages-from newborns to older adults-regain strength, confidence, mobility, and independence. Working alongside physicians and care teams, you’ll evaluate patient needs, create personalized treatment plans, and use hands-on techniques and movement strategies to reduce pain, restore function, and improve quality of life.

Ready to help people move better, feel stronger, and live fuller lives? Stretch into your next career adventure and apply today!

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options focused on your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:    

  • Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

  • Dental, health and vision insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

  • Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

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:

  • Graduate of a Physical Therapist education program approved by The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), a successor organization of CAPTE, or an education program outside the United States determined to be substantially equivalent to physical therapist entry-level education in the United States by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.

  • Passed an examination for Physical Therapists approved by the state in which physical therapy services are provided.

Licensure:

  • Physical therapy licensure in Iowa or eligible for licensure in Iowa.

  • Valid Drivers License

Experience:

  • Entry level/new graduate acceptable

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