Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Supervises, develops, and implements physical therapy treatment programs for individuals following completion of a thorough evaluation as defined by Iowa Licensure requirements. Plans treatment programs designed to relieve pain, improve function and return to maximum level of performance based on individual patient needs identified by evaluation. Integrates and interprets evaluation findings and history. Supervises Physical Therapy Assistant per licensure guidelines. Provides and delegates clinical rehabilitation services to improve functional outcomes, focusing on gait training, mobility, pain control, strengthening, balance, and coordination activities. Acts as a resource to the interdisciplinary team, applying skills of the profession to improve outcomes of persons served. Actions are team oriented to successfully provide quality care and a high level of satisfaction for persons served through evidence - based practice.

Patient Care

• Evaluates gait training, mobility, pain control, strengthening, balance, and coordination activities, sets goals, implements treatment, and monitors response of persons served for diagnosis requiring physical therapy interventions. Supports evidence - based practices.
• Coordinates plan of treatment with persons served, families and other disciplines.
• Accurately documents and bills according to regulatory and third party requirements. Documentation and billing for services exhibit an understanding of requirements and ethical practices.
• Provides direction to patient care support personnel as defined in the Iowa Physical Therapy Regulations and Practice Act.
• Actively participates in appropriate committees and meetings as assigned by manager.

Qualifications :

Shifts & Schedule : 8am-4 : 30pm (40 hours / week)

Weekends / Holidays : Rotate with staff for holidays