Physical Therapist

Overview

Shift:  Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM + some weekend and holiday rotations

Help people get back to doing what they love!  As a Physical Therapist, you’ll make a lasting impact by helping patients of all ages-from newborns to older adults-regain strength, confidence, mobility, and independence.  Working alongside physicians and care teams, you’ll evaluate patient needs, create personalized treatment plans, and use hands-on techniques and movement strategies to reduce pain, restore function, and improve quality of life.

Ready to help people move better, feel stronger, and live fuller lives? Stretch into your next career adventure and apply today!

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options focused on your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:    

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. • Dental, health and vision insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. • Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats physical therapy patients under physician orders in the outpatient and acute settings
• Develops treatment plans for all patients assigned to case load
• Maintains appropriate documentation in the patient’s medical record
• Ongoing commitment to reducing costs and improving productivity in the physical therapy department
• Maintains positive relationships with the health care team, patient and family
• Communicates effectively in writing and verbally with all appropriate members of the patient’s healthcare team

Qualifications

Education:                

• Graduate of a Physical Therapist education program approved by The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), a successor organization of CAPTE, or an education program outside the United States determined to be substantially equivalent to physical therapist entry-level education in the United States by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the American Physical Therapy Association. 

• Passed an examination for Physical Therapists approved by the state in which physical therapy services are provided.

Licensure:                 

• Physical therapy licensure in Iowa or eligible for licensure in Iowa.  
• Valid Drivers License

Experience:               

• Entry level/new graduate acceptable