Physical Therapist

Overview

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus!

Shift: Monday-Friday, with required availability between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM

The Physical Therapist functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team.  Perform Physical Therapy Evaluations.  Establish Physical Therapy treatment plans.  Treat patients in a variety of settings including: neurological or orthopedic settings. Patient populations served include pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric.  Provide patient/family education.  Perform appropriate documentation in electronic medical record.  Participate in patient care conferences/ staffing as appropriate.  Supervise support personnel including Physical Therapist Assistants and Rehab Aides.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 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 that align with 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 and health 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. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Perform Physical Therapy evaluation and development of the plan of care appropriate for each patient based on the patient’s physical, mental, emotional, and developmental impairments and functional limitations. A variety of diagnoses and settings served include but are not limited to the 3 outpatient locations.
• Provide Physical Therapy interventions in accordance with established standards of care, policies, procedures, and state/federal law.
• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistant and Rehab Aides.
• Supervise and complete appropriate documentation for Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistant students as assigned by CCCE.
• Complete documentation in electronic medical record in a timely manner in accordance within department and professional expectations demonstrating the need for skilled interventions. 
• Participate in patient care conferences/ staffing as appropriate for multidisciplinary patients.  

Qualifications

Education: 

• Certificate, Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or Doctorate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.   

License(s)/Certification(s): 

• Current IA and IL Physical Therapy licensure (or eligible). 
• Current CPR certification. 

*Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs.  The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.