5,000 sign on bonus ***
Provides case management and direct patient care within a team environment and administers comprehensive physical therapy modalities in the home setting.
Prepares necessary documentation including evaluations, daily notes, progress notes, updated plans of care, discharge summaries and logs in a timely manner according to federal, state and facility-specific rules and regulations.
Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team to select treatment programs consistent with the needs and capabilities of the patient and to coordinate comprehensive services delivery.
Develops effective home programs to maintain and enhance patient/client performance in his/her environment.
Develops and initiate referrals from licensed healthcare professionals. Develops effective rapport with referring healthcare practitioners.
Presents a positive service-oriented approach with patients/clients, family, caregivers, facility staff, and co-workers at all times.
Review the patient/client treatment program to maintain effective and efficient quality service.
Assists with orientation of new staff, volunteers, and students. Supervise physical therapy assistants in accordance with federal and state regulations.
Assists with equipment maintenance and monitor supply inventory.
Demonstrates ongoing commitment to reducing costs and improving productivity in the rehabilitation department.
Maintains positive working relationships with the healthcare team, patient/client, family, and caregiver.
Assists with Quality Assurance reports and records. Complete EveryStep and facility reports as required.
Understands and comply with EveryStep's policies and procedures, including but not limited to, universal precautions, safety, risk, and emergency.
Promotes the EveryStep philosophy, mission, and administrative policies to ensure the delivery of quality care.
Promotes the recognition, respect, and celebration of the diversity of our workforce.
BS, MS, or DPT degree in Physical Therapy
Current and valid Iowa PT license
Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification required.
Mandatory Reporter of Child and Dependent Adult abuse training certification (within 30 days of hire)
Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, talking, fingering (picking, pinching, typing, etc.), applying pressure with fingers and palm), repetitive motions, feeling (perceiving size, shape, texture, temperature by touching), Visual acuity (field of vision for analyzing data, viewing computer, using measurement devices, operating machines, determining accuracy or neatness, and/or making general observations)
Extreme temperatures, Hazards (chemicals, infectious disease), atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases)
Time: Ability to be flexible with a varying schedule and programmatic requirements
Travel: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employment practices are implemented without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, genetic information or on the basis of age or physical or mental disability unrelated to ability to perform the work required.
One of Iowa's oldest nonprofits, EveryStep has provided health care and community services since 1908. Each year, we help thousands of Iowans cope in times of crisis and move forward with stability, dignity, and hope.
The diversity and breadth of our programs ensure that we can meet a variety of needs at once and provide ongoing assistance over time. Deliver in-home care to people who are ill, injured, or facing the end of life
Assist new and expecting parents and support the healthy development of young children
Help Iowans navigate complicated health care and social systems
Walk alongside refugees and immigrants arriving in our community
We empower individuals, support families, and strengthen communities. There is at least one EveryStep program available to residents in every Iowa county. Employment practices are implemented without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, genetic information or on the basis of age or physical or mental disability unrelated to ability to perform the work required. %{{