Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

Rehabilitation Services

Boone, IA

Employment Status: Full-Time

Boone County Hospital Rehab Services is looking for a Physical Therapist to join our busy practice. We provide hospital inpatient, outpatient and home therapy. Our mission is to improve and enhance the health and well-being of those we serve.

Status: Full-time, 40 hours/week

Shift: Days

Shift Time Schedule: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, flexible

Days: Monday-Friday, rotating Saturday mornings (1 out of 6 weeks).

We offer competitive pay and a great benefits package that includes:

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

Life insurance

Aflac

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Wellness program and reimbursement

Free access to Boone County Hospital's onsite fitness room

Generous PTO Accrual Plan

Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Onsite Cafeteria

Salary Scale: $40.61-53.80 Based on experience.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The staff Physical Therapist is directly responsible to the Director of Rehab Services and/or his or her designee, and has the responsibility for overall direction, utilization, supervision, instruction, and evaluation of professional and supportive staff, volunteers, and students in their area of the Rehabilitation Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Patient Evaluation

Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations for patients across all assigned settings (inpatient, outpatient (in clinic and in home), and nursing homes).

Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings and patient goals.

2. Treatment Implementation

Deliver evidence-based physical therapy interventions according to the plan of care across all assigned settings (inpatient, outpatient - in clinic and in home, and nursing homes). Modify treatment as needed based on patient response and progress.

Provide appropriate supervision and guidance to Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) in accordance with state practice acts and facility policies, ensuring safe, effective, and ethical delivery of patient care.

Provide care that is age-appropriate and culturally sensitive for all populations served.

3. Communication & Collaboration

Communicate effectively with referring providers, care team members, patients, and caregivers regarding treatment plans, progress, and discharge needs.

Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and care conferences as required.

Educate patients and caregivers on home programs and functional strategies.

4. Documentation & Reporting

Complete accurate and timely documentation for evaluations, daily notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries; maintaining compliance with hospital, departmental, and regulatory documentation standards.

5. Professional Practice

Adhere to the APTA Code of Ethics, Standards of Practice, and hospital policies.

Demonstrate clinical competence, safety, and sound professional judgment in all patient care activities.

Complete mandated continuing education and disseminate key learnings within the clinic to support team growth.

6. Department Participation & Community Outreach

Participate in department meetings, in-services, and staff training sessions.

Assist with orientation and mentoring of new staff or students as directed.

Support department goals and contribute to a positive work environment.

Participate in community outreach and education initiatives as assigned.

Performs additional duties as assigned to support the department and clinic goals.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Qualifications

Graduate of an approved school of Physical therapy with a preferred minimum of two (2) years department/facility experience.

Must have, or be eligible for the State Licensure or Registration. Registration must be obtained within one (1) year, or per state law.

Work experience

Must be a graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association approved school; current state licensure is required.

None, two (2) years preferred.

Education/Certifications/Licenses

Physical Therapy license in Iowa

Must maintain state of Iowa continuing education requirements.

Completion and maintenance of BLS.

Valid Iowa Drivers License.

Annual mandatory education and training.

Skill/Ability Requirements:

Must demonstrate economic use of time, equipment, and supplies; safety and welfare of patients and employees and treat direct access patients.

Must be able to apply the theory of Physical Therapy, have the ability and competency to operate the equipment of his or her position; perform technical procedures, speak intelligently and in a professional manner before others; supervision and management skills.

Must be able to instill confidence in patients, doctors and personnel; determine proper procedures and methods and evaluate results; must make decisions on his or her own; adapt to emergency situation; alert to changes in the patient's condition; alert to all activities of the department.

Must have coordination of sight and body movements in various applications of procedures; techniques of assisting and handling patients; ability to handle the machines of the profession.

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey information clearly and collaborate effectively.

A high degree of accuracy is required in carrying out prescriptions; in receiving and translating information in charting and reporting.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS:

EQUIPTMENT/TOOLS:

Operate office equipment such as computers, printers, copy machine, calculator, facsimile, and scanners.

Ability to understand oral and written instructions regarding set-up, operations of equipment, preparations of patients for treatment and other related activities.

Must be able to apply the theory of Physical Therapy, have the ability and competency to operate the equipment of his or her position and profession.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Good physical stamina in this department/facility; fairly strong, energetic, much walking, standing, writing, stooping, carrying, talking, seeing, bending, handling, color vision, speed; healthy back is necessary; able to be on feet most of the day.

Able to walk, stand, stoop, lift, balance, sit, kneel, hear, reach, pull, talk, see, turn, carry, push, handle, write. The degree to which any of these is done depends on the techniques being used.

Thoughtful of others, gentle, courteous, patient, neat, well-groomed, healthy, friendly, average intelligence, good memory, tactful. Should have ability to organize his or her time in order to treat the maximum number of patients in the allotted working day.

Conducts self with professional dignity, pleasant, tactful. Maintains optimum physical and emotional health; understands the importance of good human relations; able to motivate others; broad interest; possess strength of all extremities and back; initiative and good judgment; flexibility; enthusiasm; thoroughness.

Works inside under normal temperature conditions with adequate light, in a well-ventilated, clean area; some areas are limited in space, usually works around others; sometimes moderate noise.

No unusual hazard risks. May be exposed to muscular strain in supporting, lifting, and assisting patients.

Conditions of work may involve exposure to communicable diseases and on-the-job injuries.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Vision must be correctable to view computer screens and read printed information. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Hearing must be in the normal range for telephone contacts and other conversations.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this job. It is not intended to be a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.