Physical Therapist - Acute Care - Full Time

Employment Type : Full time

Shift : Day Shift

Description : Position Purpose :

This position evaluates and treats patients of all ages.  Develop treatment plans with involvement

family / support systems to meet the individual’s functional goals.  He / She provides direct supervision of support personal as related to patient care.

What you will Do :

Evaluates plans, directs, supervises and conducts habilitative and rehabilitative programs for patients with physical limitations.

Consults and communicates with patient, family, and other multi-disciplinary team members and service providers.

Records and reports patient’s progress towards established goals, and data related to care in the patient’s medical record / chart.

Instructs patients in exercises, ambulation, and activities of daily living, safe body mechanics, home exercise programs, and return to work precautions.

Assists in maintaining the department and equipment in a clean and orderly manner in accordance with department policy regarding infection control and preventive maintenance.

Attends and participates in department in-services and meetings.

Hours / Schedule :

40 Hours / Week; Full Time; Day Shift

Minimum Qualifications :

Graduate of Physical Therapy Program.

Must possess / maintain license in the State of Iowa.

One year of acute care experience preferred.

Ability to have good relationships with people while dealing with a variety of physical disabilities.

Must be able to read, write and / or speak English.

Must provide proof of Basic Life Support ( BLS Provider -American Heart Association or Professional Rescuer-American Red Cross) prior to employment or within 30 days of hire and maintains current status.

Must provide proof of Mandatory Reporting for Child and Dependent Adult Abuse training prior to employment or within 6 months of hire and maintain current status per State of Iowa guidelines

Position Highlights and Benefits :

Education Assistance offered

Effective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 16 hours per week or greater

Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials

Generous paid time off program

Retirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1

Ministry / Facility Information :

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties.

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a 342 bed, regional referral teaching hospital in

Mason City, Iowa. MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center is an 11 bed, rural access

hospital in New Hampton, Iowa. Our service area spans 15 counties across northern

Iowa and southern Minnesota. We serve a population over 260,000.

With more than 3,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 500 physicians and

allied health professionals, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is the largest

employer in the region.

MercyOne Medical Group – North Iowa is part of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic

systems. In north Iowa, our clinics are made up of more than 25 primary care, pediatric,

internal medicine and specialty clinics.

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.