Job Summary
The Physical Therapist provides evaluation and treatment for patients of all ages in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The role includes creating individualized plans of care, overseeing support staff, tracking patient outcomes, and coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients’ physical therapy needs across the lifespan and develop tailored plans of care.
- Provide services in inpatient and outpatient environments.
- Supervise physical therapist assistants and rehabilitation aides.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust care as appropriate.
- Participate in multidisciplinary conferences to support coordinated patient care.
Qualifications
- Degree in physical therapy: a bachelor’s degree through a clinical doctorate, depending on the year of graduation.
- Current, valid physical therapy license in Iowa or Illinois.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
UnityPoint Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
