+ Area of Interest: Therapy
+ FTE/Hours per pay period: .01
+ Department: Rehab Therapy Asbury
+ Shift: PRN, as needed. You will be required to work 1 weekend a month plus a holiday rotation.
+ Job ID: 156601
Overview
The Physical Therapist provides assessment of patients to determine the need for physical therapy services. Performs physical therapy patient evaluations per provider referrals and maintains communication with the referring provider. Designs physical therapy plan of care to integrate patient/family goals, treatments, outcomes, and provider care plan. Provides, educates, and supervises physical therapy interventions per plan of care. Identifies and addresses educational, psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of the patient and family. Responsible for the supervision of physical therapy support staff in compliance with regulatory standards.
Why UnityPoint Health?
+ Commitment to our Team Weve been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 ( by Beckers Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
+ Culture At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture ( guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
+ Benefits Our competitive Total Rewards ( program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage youre in.
+ Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment Were committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
+ Development We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities ( is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
+ Community Involvement Be an essential part of our core purposeto improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.
Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Were 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 youre 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
Physical Therapy Patient Evaluation, Treatment Interventions, and Education
+ Assesses patients for appropriate physical therapy evaluation and/or treatment.
+ Completes Physical Therapy evaluations and establishes plans of care, taking into consideration age, cognitive level, socioeconomic status, and support network.
+ Determines appropriate interventions to improve patient function.
+ Provides patient education regarding lifestyle improvements, home exercise programs, body mechanics, safety, and infection control.
+ Meets regulatory and payer requirements by documenting patient evaluation, interventions and plans of care.
+ Maintains ongoing communication with referring provider to ensure consistent plan of care and treatment interventions across all disciplines.
Staff Supervision and Staff/Community Education
+ Supervises and educates Physical Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapy Techs according the State of Iowa Regulatory Standards.
+ Participates in continuous quality improvement activities.
+ Assists or supervises educational activities within the organization as needed and appropriate.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.
Preferred or Specialized
Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
Post Graduate Degree
Experience:
Prior work experience as a Physical Therapist
Prior experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system
License(s)/Certification(s):
Current and valid license in the State of Iowa as Physical Therapist
BLS within 3 months of hire
Valid drivers license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of Physical Therapy Modalities
Accountability
Adaptability
Collaboration skills
Good communication skills written & verbal
Flexibility
Customer/patient focused
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to manage priorities/deadlines
Motivation
Multicultural sensitivity
Planning and organizing skills
Problem-solving and analytical ability
Professionalism
Relationship management
Self-Development
Teamwork
Microsoft Office proficiency
Epic knowledge
Experience with specialized therapy equipment appropriate to specialized care. (i.e. dry needling, Cost Reduction Technique (CRT), Agility Testing, Graston Techniques)
Other:
+ FTE/Hours per pay period: .01
+ Department: Rehab Therapy Asbury
+ Shift: PRN, as needed. You will be required to work 1 weekend a month plus a holiday rotation.
+ Job ID: 156601
Overview
The Physical Therapist provides assessment of patients to determine the need for physical therapy services. Performs physical therapy patient evaluations per provider referrals and maintains communication with the referring provider. Designs physical therapy plan of care to integrate patient/family goals, treatments, outcomes, and provider care plan. Provides, educates, and supervises physical therapy interventions per plan of care. Identifies and addresses educational, psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of the patient and family. Responsible for the supervision of physical therapy support staff in compliance with regulatory standards.
Why UnityPoint Health?
+ Commitment to our Team Weve been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 ( by Beckers Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
+ Culture At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture ( guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
+ Benefits Our competitive Total Rewards ( program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage youre in.
+ Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment Were committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
+ Development We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities ( is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
+ Community Involvement Be an essential part of our core purposeto improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.
Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Were 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 youre 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
Physical Therapy Patient Evaluation, Treatment Interventions, and Education
+ Assesses patients for appropriate physical therapy evaluation and/or treatment.
+ Completes Physical Therapy evaluations and establishes plans of care, taking into consideration age, cognitive level, socioeconomic status, and support network.
+ Determines appropriate interventions to improve patient function.
+ Provides patient education regarding lifestyle improvements, home exercise programs, body mechanics, safety, and infection control.
+ Meets regulatory and payer requirements by documenting patient evaluation, interventions and plans of care.
+ Maintains ongoing communication with referring provider to ensure consistent plan of care and treatment interventions across all disciplines.
Staff Supervision and Staff/Community Education
+ Supervises and educates Physical Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapy Techs according the State of Iowa Regulatory Standards.
+ Participates in continuous quality improvement activities.
+ Assists or supervises educational activities within the organization as needed and appropriate.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.
Preferred or Specialized
Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
Post Graduate Degree
Experience:
Prior work experience as a Physical Therapist
Prior experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system
License(s)/Certification(s):
Current and valid license in the State of Iowa as Physical Therapist
BLS within 3 months of hire
Valid drivers license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of Physical Therapy Modalities
Accountability
Adaptability
Collaboration skills
Good communication skills written & verbal
Flexibility
Customer/patient focused
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to manage priorities/deadlines
Motivation
Multicultural sensitivity
Planning and organizing skills
Problem-solving and analytical ability
Professionalism
Relationship management
Self-Development
Teamwork
Microsoft Office proficiency
Epic knowledge
Experience with specialized therapy equipment appropriate to specialized care. (i.e. dry needling, Cost Reduction Technique (CRT), Agility Testing, Graston Techniques)
Other:
Job ID: 482248932
Originally Posted on: 6/21/2025