Physical Therapist

• Area of Interest: Therapy

• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

• Department: Physical Therapy- Nordic Drive

• Shift: Variable

• Job ID: 188619

Overview

Physical Therapist - UnityPoint Clinic

Waterloo Therapy Services-Nordic Drive

Waterloo, IA

40 hours/week

Join a patient-centered team dedicated to helping individuals regain mobility, function, and independence. As a Physical Therapist, you will evaluate and treat patients across a variety of care settings, develop individualized treatment plans, and collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary teams to achieve the best possible outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through evidence-based care, clinical expertise , and compassionate support while fostering recovery and improved quality of life.

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

• Make a meaningful impact by evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients across a variety of care settings.

• You'll develop individualized treatment plans, establish functional goals, provide evidence-based interventions, educate patients and families, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to achieve exceptional outcomes.

• Maintain accurate , timely documentation and billing, coordinate care with providers and community resources, participate in care conferences, and ensure compliance with regulatory and payer requirements.

• Help shape a culture of excellence by supporting quality improvement initiatives, maintaining clinical competency, promoting patient safety, contributing to program development, and partnering with leadership to enhance the patient experience and operational performance.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree required for applicants graduating from an accredited Physical Therapy Program prior to 2005.

• Master’s Degree required for applicants graduating from an accredited Physical Therapy program between 2005 and 2019.

• Clinical Doctorate (not PhD) required for applicants graduating from an accredited Physical Therapy Program between 2020 to present.

Experience:

• UnityPoint at Home requires one (1) year of experience.

• Prior work as a Physical Therapist in practice area preferred.

• Recent Graduates will be considered.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Licensed Physical Therapist in state(s) of practice required .

• IA Licensed Physical Therapist through the Iowa Department Health and Human Services (IADHHS)

• IL Licensed Physical Therapist through the Illinois Department & Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

• NE Licensed Physical Therapist through the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (NEDHHS)

• SD Licensed Physical Therapist through the South Dakota Board of Medical and Os teopathic Examiners (SDBMOE)

• WI Licensed Physical Therapist through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (WIDSPS)

• Basic Life Support (BCLS) required .

• IA Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training required .

• I L Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training required .

• I A Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training required .

• IL Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training required .