Job Title: Physical Therapist

Job Description

Evaluate patients, determine treatment plans, and communicate with the care team. Prepare documentation such as evaluations, daily notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries. Consult with the rehabilitation team to select treatment programs and coordinate services. Develop home programs to enhance patient performance. Create treatment protocols using evidence-based guidelines and patient-specific goals. Initiate and respond to referrals from healthcare professionals. Maintain a positive service-oriented approach with patients, families, caregivers, and staff. Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed. Train and evaluate therapists, and assist with orientation of new staff. Manage equipment maintenance and supply inventory. Commit to reducing costs and improving productivity. Handle changing patient schedules and maintain positive relationships with the healthcare team. Assist with Quality Assurance reports and facility reports. Participate in program development, department meetings, and comply with policies. Promote company philosophy and ensure quality care delivery. Respect patient privacy, confidentiality, and property. Celebrate workforce diversity.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to determine treatment plans.
• Prepare documentation such as evaluations, daily notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Consult with the rehabilitation team to select treatment programs and coordinate services.
• Develop home programs to enhance patient performance.
• Create treatment protocols using evidence-based guidelines and patient-specific goals.
• Initiate and respond to referrals from healthcare professionals.
• Maintain a positive service-oriented approach with patients, families, caregivers, and staff.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Train and evaluate therapists, and assist with orientation of new staff.
• Manage equipment maintenance and supply inventory.
• Commit to reducing costs and improving productivity.
• Handle changing patient schedules and maintain positive relationships with the healthcare team.
• Assist with Quality Assurance reports and facility reports.
• Participate in program development, department meetings, and comply with policies.
• Promote company philosophy and ensure quality care delivery.
• Respect patient privacy, confidentiality, and property.
• Celebrate workforce diversity.

Essential Skills

• Physical Therapy
• Patient Care
• Treatment plans
• Patient Evaluation
• Case management
• DPT, Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• BS, MS, or DPT degree in Physical Therapy
• Current and valid Iowa PT license
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification
• Mandatory Reporter of Child and Dependent Adult abuse training certification (within 30 days of hire)
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound decision-making
• Ability to accept and work with diverse populations, culturally, economically and educationally
• Must have valid driver's license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation if driving is required

Work Environment

• Will work out of Creston, Iowa location providing care to patients in home/nursing facilities in the surrounding area. Primarily working with the elderly population.
• Will report to the Homecare Director in Creston and work alongside 30 other staff members, including RNs, Aids, and a Clinical Manager.
• Will handle on average 15 cases per day, typically ranging from 12-18 cases.
• Required to use personal vehicle between locations and homes. Must have a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation. Mileage reimbursement is provided.
• Physical requirements include medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly. Physical activities include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, talking, fingering, hearing, grasping, repetitive motions, feeling, and visual acuity.
• Typical hours are 7:30 AM - 4 PM, with flexibility for varying schedules and programmatic requirements.