Physical Therapist

• Overview Physical Therapist PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM Full Time + Benefits $10,000 Sign On Bonus, if external The PACE Physical Therapist functions as an integral part of the PACE team and has a responsibility for evaluating and treating patients requiring services associated with physical therapy. The Physical Therapist is expected to communicate with the PACE Interdisciplinary Team regarding the patient’s treatment plan and progress, and deliver services consistent with policies and procedures governing the delivery of patient care by the PACE program. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 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 focused on 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, health and vision 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. Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Perform examination and evaluation to determine diagnosis and prognosis of patient/client and determine appropriate intervention to gain expected outcomes based on patient/client goals.
• Utilization of appropriate Physical Therapy Interventions to produce expected outcomes.
• Utilization of appropriate documentation to communicate progress and status to PACE interdisciplinary team members, including physician, nurses, social workers, occupational therapist, recreation, dietary, home care, etc., in order to coordinate and manage care of PACE participants living at home, a nursing/skilled nursing facility. Follows through with recommendations of IDT team. Works with various vendors to meet medical equipment needs of participants.
• Maintains professional code of ethics and state licensure laws.