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Select Specialty Hospital - Des Moines
Physical Therapist - Full-time
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What they do
A Physical Therapist helps patients with physically disabling conditions or injuries to improve their ability to move and manage their pain. Uses techniques including targeted exercises and massage therapy. Works in conjunction with other healthcare providers to provide rehabilitation to patients after an injury or illness. May specialize in treating certain types of injuries or patients.
$91,631 / year median in Iowa
-7% projected decline
Job Description
Overview:
Position:
Physical Therapist (PT)Location:
Des Moines, Iowa Schedule:
Full-time - Monday to Friday Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives - and Physical Therapists (PT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.Why Join Us:
Start Strong :
Extensive and thorough Physical Therapist (PT) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.Advance Your Career :
Tuition reimbursement, and continuing education opportunities.Elevate Your Skills :
Clinical ladder program. Ease theBurden :
Student debt benefit program.Your Health Matters :
Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offeringsRecharge & Refresh:
Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance Invest inYour Future:
Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protectionYour Impact Matters:
Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional care.Responsibilities:
Performing initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment. Promoting continuous quality improvement. Teaching and counseling patients/families. Setting goals and developing treatment plans. Working cooperatively to identify and solve patient-specific and facility-wide needs. Participating in discharge planning for each patient, including placement, patient/family education and adaptive equipment. Supervising Physical Therapy Assistants, as well as supervising PT and PTA students. Conducting individual patient therapy regimens. Monitoring patient's response to treatment and modifying treatment during sessions, as needed. Completing appropriate documentation according to department policies and procedures. Participating in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in-services.Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist required. Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.Additional Data:
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/VeteransBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Professional Development
- 401(k) Plans