Overview
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Coordinates the physical therapy plan following completion of the assessment as defined by Iowa Licensure requirements. Provides and delegates clinical rehabilitation services to improve and maintain function, focusing on gait training, mobility, range of motion, pain control, strengthening, balance and coordination activities. Acts as a resource to the interdisciplinary team, applying skills of the profession to improve outcomes of persons served. Actions are team oriented to successfully provide quality care and a high level of satisfaction for persons served through evidence - based
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Why UnityPoint Health?
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n - Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
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Responsibilities
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n - Evaluates individuals who have medical problems or other health related conditions that limit their abilities to move and/or perform functional activities in their daily lives
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Qualifications
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Minimum Requirements
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Preferred or Specialized
Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.
Education:
· Graduated from an accredited program in respective field.
Experience:
· Experience in specialty area preferred.
License(s)/Certification(s):
· Current Iowa license as a PT. Current BLS (CPR).
· Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
· Must be able to communicate effectively with people of diverse professional, educational and lifestyle backgrounds.
· Knowledge of basic computer skills.
· Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience preferred.
Other:
· Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
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