Physical Therapist
US-IA-Grinnell
careers
Req #: 167410
Type: Full Time Benefits
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Overview: $10,000.00 New Hire Sign-On Bonus! Shift: Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (+ rotating weekends) As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you'll bring expert care directly to patients where they feel most comfortable-their own homes. Using your clinical skills in physical assessment, therapy intervention, and patient education, you'll play a key role in helping individuals regain mobility, independence, and confidence. You'll collaborate with physicians and the broader care team to create and implement personalized care plans that support recovery, prevent hospital readmissions, and improve overall quality of life. This role combines hands-on therapy with meaningful connections, allowing you to make a lasting impact-one patient at a time. Responsibilities: Makes visits to the homes of patients requiring home health physical therapy services and assumes responsibility for an ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient. Performs initial and comprehensive assessments on all patients in accordance with agency policies and procedures. Evaluates and assesses the patient's level of functioning by applying appropriate tests. Treats clients to relieve pain, develop and restore function and maintain maximum performance using appropriate physical therapy treatments, modalities and procedures as stated in the physical therapy plan of care. Initiates diagnostic, preventative and rehabilitative procedures as appropriate to the patient's care delivery Qualifications: 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. Licensure/Certifications: * 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. Minimum Experience: * One year experience caring for similar patient population as to be assigned. Other: * Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position. Apply Today! * Ready to take the next step in your healthcare career? Apply now to join our team + make a meaningful impact int he lives of those we serve through compassionate care.
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