Physical Therapist

UnityPoint at Home

Des Moines Area (Pod 5 - East + South East Areas -- South Des Moines, Indianola, + Mitchellville area)

Physcial Therapist

Full Time - 1.0 FTE

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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.

• Provide Direct Patient Care - Conduct assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver physical therapy interventions in patients' homes to improve function, relieve pain, and promote independence.
• Coordinate and Document Care - Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, communicate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members, and ensure compliance with home health regulations and best practices.
• Support Patient Education & Supervision - Educate patients and caregivers on treatment plans, disease management, and proper equipment use, while also supervising home health aides and physical therapy assistants.

Education:

• Graduate of a Physical Therapist education program approved by The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), a successor organization of CAPTE, or an education program outside the United States determined to be substantially equivalent to physical therapist entry-level education in the United States by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Passed an examination for Physical Therapists approved by the state in which physical therapy services are provided.

Experience:

• One year experience caring for similar patient population as to be assigned.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Licensed as a PT by the state in which practicing, unless licensure does not apply within state regulation.
• Valid licensed driver with automobile insurance in accordance with state(s) and/or organizational requirements.
• Mandatory Reporter: Child & Dependent Adult Abuse.
• CPR: Maintain a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Card with Re-certification.