UnityPoint Health·Sioux City, Iowa
The Physical Therapist is responsible for examining and evaluating patients with movement-related conditions to determine diagnoses and implement comprehensive treatment plans. They must maintain accurate documentation, manage billing, and collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Overview UnityPoint Health - Downtown Full-Time 8 Hour Days The Physical Therapist is responsible for examining, evaluating, and testing patients/clients with mechanical, physiological and developmental impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities or other health and movement-related conditions to determine a diagnosis, prognosis and plan of treatment intervention, and to assess the ongoing effects of intervention in accordance with the scope of the profession, the State Practice Act, Licensure and policies of UnityPoint Health. The Physical Therapist is responsible for accurate documentation and billing as well as maintaining communication with referring providers and teammates, as ethically appropriate, to develop and implement a comprehensive plan of care best suited for the environment in which care is provided. (ie: acute hospital, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient, in the home, etc.) 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.
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Clinical Excellence/Patient Care Performs examination and evaluation to determine diagnosis and prognosis of patient/client and determine appropriate intervention to gain expected outcomes based on patient/client goals including a collaborative approach with patient/family and health care team. Utilizes of appropriate Physical Therapy interventions to produce desired outcomes. Utilizes of appropriate documentation and billing to communicate progress and status to physicians, other healthcare professionals and third party reimbursement. Supervision of Physical Therapist Assistant in accordance to state licensure laws. Utilizes critical thinking in making independent judgements and maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients. Able to demonstrate the necessary skills and competencies of a physical therapist. Keeps work area and equipment clean and orderly by maintaining and practicing hospital and departmental policies and procedures regarding safety and infection control. Development & Patient Education Performs as a member of the Rehabilitation Department through joint interventions, communication and quality assurance programs and meetings. Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance therapy practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research. Assess and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient/family needs including age, culture, gender, readiness to learn and level of comprehension. Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential and actual concerns immediately.
Education: Graduate of an Accredited Physical Therapy Program (Masters or Doctorate level) License/Certifications: Completion of four hours of stroke education prior to the end of orientation and annually. Current licensure in good standing to practice as a PT in Iowa. Must possess and maintain current BLS certification or obtain certification within three months from date of hire. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. Multicultural sensitivity. Basic Computer skills. Customer/patient focused.
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Master's or Doctorate level Physical Therapy program and hold a current Iowa PT license. BLS certification is required, and completion of stroke education is mandatory within the orientation period.
Market context
In Iowa, occupational therapy roles are typically driven by steady demand in hospitals, rehab settings, schools, and home health, where licensed clinicians help patients regain daily function. These positions are competitive because employers look for a valid Iowa OT license, accredited training, CPR certification, and the physical ability to assist with transfers and lift up to 50 lbs. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to the setting you know best.