Physiotherapist (Temporary)

Area of Interest: Therapy

Department: Physical Therapy

Shift: As Needed - Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm

The staff Physical Therapist is responsible for patient examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and therapeutic intervention. The staff Physical Therapist practices within the scope of the profession of Physical Therapy for adult and pediatric patients.

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Examines patients/clients - obtains history, performs a systems review, and selects and administers discipline- and age-specific tests and measures to obtain data

• Evaluates patients/clients - makes clinical judgments based on data gathered during the examination
• Provides patient and family education and training
• Collaborates with hospital departments and community agencies to deliver coordinated care.
• Provides clinical supervision of students
• Participates in Rehab Therapy hospital meetings
• Participates in performance improvement activities
• Participates in hospital and department provided inservices and community education
• Promotes a greater understanding of rehabilitation and of Physical Therapy in the hospital and community
• Assumes responsibility for own professional growth and development in clinical practice, regulatory and fiscal issues

Meets educational requirements as necessary for obtaining professional license in Physical Therapy

Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Physical Therapist in Iowa.

Experience working as a Physical Therapist is preferred

License to practice speech language pathology from the Iowa Department of Public Health.

Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.

Microsoft Office – basic computer skills.

Customer/patient focused.

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.