Physical Therapy Employment

Job Summary:

 
Responsible for the provision of direct patient care to patients under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.  Duties include direct patient care as well as indirect patient services such as documentation, ordering, family training, rounds, and interaction with the interdisciplinary team.
 
Essential Duties:

• Assists Physical Therapist in performing data collection, formulation of treatment plans, and in implementing and conducting a treatment plan.


• Completes documentation responsibilities as identified within the PT department.


• Formulates an effective working relationship with all health care team members, patients, and their significant-others.


• Responds effectively to legal, patient rights, safety, maintenance, and emergency situations.


• Participates in continuing education, staff development, and performs self-directed learning.


• Participates in supervision of new staff, aides, students and volunteers as requested.


• Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  Valid Iowa Driver's/Chauffeurs License required, with accident free driving record for last three years and at least 18 years of age.  (Required statement if covered under Motor Vehicle Policy)

  Proof of current personal automobile insurance as required by Iowa law.  (Required statement if covered under Motor Vehicle Policy)

  Complete a one-hour Safe Driving Course within six (6) months of hire and complete a Safe Driving Review course every three years as provided by Mercy Medical Center.  (Required statement if covered under Motor Vehicle Policy)

  High school graduate or equivalent GED

  Successful completion of a course of study for the physical therapy assistant accredited by the APTA or other appropriate accrediting body or equivalent as determined by Iowa Board of PT/OT Examiners.

  Licensed or eligible for Iowa licensure

  Obtain certificate of competence in CPR within 3 months of hire date.  
 Additional Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates a commitment to service, hospital values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.


• Adheres to and exhibits Catholic Health Initiatives core values:
  
  Reverence: Having a profound spirit of awe and respect for all creation, shaping relationships to self, to one another and to God and acknowledging that we hold in trust all that has been given to us.
  
  Integrity: Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness.
  
  Compassion: Feeling with others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human community.
  
  Excellence: Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality.


• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.


• Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines.


• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.


• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, staff and the broader health care community.

Catholic Health Initiatives and its organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers.

Job:  Rehabilitation Therapy Services

Shift:  varied shifts

Scheduled Hours per 2-week Pay Period:  0

Weekends Required:  Occasional

Status:  PRN