Physical Therapist- Inpatient/Outpatient **UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital** 1 Positions ID: 38563592 Posted On 11/04/2024 **Job Overview** **Overview** The Physical Therapist provides assessment of patients to determine the need for physical therapy services. Performs physical therapy patient evaluations per provider referrals and maintains communication with the referring provider. Designs physical therapy plan of care to integrate patient/family goals, treatments, outcomes, and provider care plan. Provides, educates, and supervises physical therapy interventions per plan of care. Identifies and addresses educational, psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of the patient and family. Responsible for the supervision of physical therapy support staff in compliance with regulatory standards. **Why UnityPoint Health?**   + **Commitment to our Team –** We’ve been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 (https://www.unitypoint.org/press-releases-article.aspx?id=5d699a8a-8983-4b72-a5d2-8965fe05e15c&UnityPoint+Health+Named+Among+150+Top+Places++to+Work+in+Healthcare) by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.  + **Culture –** At UnityPoint Health, **you** Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture (https://www.unitypoint.org/our-culture.aspx) guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.  + **Benefits –** Our competitive Total Rewards (https://uphtotalrewards.com/) program offers benefits options 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 development opportunities (https://uphtotalrewards.com/my-personal-growth/) 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.    Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/     **Responsibilities** **Physical Therapy Patient Evaluation, Treatment Interventions, and Education** + Assesses patients for appropriate physical therapy evaluation and/or treatment. + Completes Physical Therapy evaluations and establishes plans of care, taking into consideration age, cognitive level, socioeconomic status, and support network. + Determines appropriate interventions to improve patient function. + Provides patient education regarding lifestyle improvements, home exercise programs, body mechanics, safety, and infection control. + Meets regulatory and payer requirements by documenting patient evaluation, interventions and plans of care. + Maintains ongoing communication with referring provider to ensure consistent plan of care and treatment interventions across all disciplines. **Staff Supervision and Staff/Community Education** + Supervises and educates Physical Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapy Techs according the State of Iowa Regulatory Standards. + Participates in continuous quality improvement activities. + Assists or supervises educational activities within the organization as needed and appropriate. **Qualifications** **Minimum Requirements** Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position. **Preferred or Specialized** Not required to perform the essential functions of the position. **Education:** Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy Post Graduate Degree **Experience:** · Prior work experience as a Physical Therapist · Prior experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system **License(s)/Certification(s):** · Current and valid license in the State of Iowa as Physical Therapist · BLS within 3 months of hire Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. **Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:** · Knowledge of Physical Therapy Modalities · Accountability · Adaptability · Collaboration skills · Good communication skills – written & verbal · Flexibility · Customer/patient focused · Strong interpersonal skills · Ability to manage priorities/deadlines · Motivation · Multicultural sensitivity · Planning and organizing skills · Problem-solving and analytical ability · Professionalism · Relationship management · Self-Development · Teamwork · Microsoft Office proficiency · Epic knowledge · Experience with specialized therapy equipment appropriate to specialized care. (i.e. dry needling, Cost Reduction Technique (CRT), Agility Testing, Graston Techniques) **Other:** + **Area of Interest:** Therapy; + **FTE/Hours per pay period:** .01; + **Department:** Rehab Therapy Asbury; + **Shift:** PRN, as needed. You will be required to work 1 weekend a month plus a holiday rotation.; + **Job ID:** 156601; Primary Contact 13511 Michelle Pickel HR Recruiter, HR 563-589-2608 Phone Phone Phone Fax michelle.pickel@unitypoint.org Email True False False **Job Details** Categories Health Care Location Dubuque, IA Job Type Employee Full/Part **Qualifications** Education Bachelors Company ID 168 Job REQ # 38563592 \# Positions 1 Start Date 20241104 End Date 20241214 Featured Job TH Ad TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Therapist Hillcrest Family Services Therapist Hillcrest Family Services CMA/LPN/RN - Physical Medicine Medical Associates School-Based Therapist Hillcrest Family Services Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMHC, LISW, LMFT Medical Associates Respiratory Therapist - PT MercyOne Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician MercyOne Respiratory Therapist-Registered UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital Occupational Therapist (Darlington) Southwest Health Occupational Therapist-Inpatient UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital **Share this Job** UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital **About the Company** **A CAREER AT UNITYPOINT HEALTH - FINLEY HOSPITAL** UnityPoint Health team members come for a job, but stay for a career. As a team member, regardless of your position, you'll get the chance to change lives on a daily basis in order to deliver our vision of the Best Outcome for Every Patient, Every Time. That privilege drives employees' passion for making a difference in the lives of our patients, helping them create healthier, more rewarding lives. At UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital, we know our collective actions determine the experience we create. Our team members strive to work as one through four key values: * Foster Unity * Own the Moment * Champion Excellence * Seize Opportunity If you are interested in joining our team, please visit http://www.unitypoint.org/dubuque/employment-opportunities to learn about our many opportunities and to fill out an online application. **ABOUT OUR HOSPITAL** UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital is a 126-bed community hospital. We employ more than 800 full-and-part-time employees. Finley Hospital is a not-for-profit, locally owned, regional healthcare facility part of the UnityPoint Health system. Finley Hospital is committed to bringing the best medical care to the tri-state area. We offer comprehensive, full service health care that is coordinated around our patients. We have consistently been recognized as a leader in health care.