Physical Therapist

Description

Medical Associates Clinic, located in Dubuque, Iowa, is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our well-established, thriving multidisciplinary practice!

 Position Details:  

• Develop a treatment plan for patients with physical limitations or impairments based on consultation with the patient, and in coordination with referring providers when involved, as well as other medical staff.  This will include review of the medical history and referrals, diagnosis of movement dysfunction, and documentation of a plan of care with clearly outlined goals and progression.
• Administer treatment program per plan of care in coordination with referring providers instructions, clarifying these instructions where required.  Maintain ongoing communication with referring providers and medical staff on patient care issues.
• Evaluate charts and reports on patient's progress; maintain current and accurate patient documentation.
• Bill patients according to established procedures and communicate with third-party payers and physicians for reimbursement of services. Comply with Clinic policy and procedures, care protocols and utilization.
• Educate patients and families in proper care and use of various support and exercise programs.
• Complete all other assigned projects and duties

Traits You Have:  

• Motivated
• Self-directed and autonomous
• Patient-focused and excellent communication skills

 Qualifications:  

• Physical Therapist license
• Strong experience in Orthopaedic Outpatient Physical Therapy
• Experience working with patients across the age continuum with a variety of diagnoses 

 Medical Associates Clinic Overview:  

• Over 200 providers with about 1,100+ total staff make up the area’s leading healthcare provider and only multispecialty group practice
• 30+ specialty departments with two Dubuque campus locations and 7 Family Care Network clinics in IA, WI and IL 
• Recognition includes MGMA “Better Performing Groups” and U.S. News and World Report’s “America’s Best Health Plans”
• Learn more at mahealthcare.com

• Paid Time Off (accrue up to 29 days/year) + additional CEU time off and allowance
• Health Insurance and Dental Coverage with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation
• 401k with immediate matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay + additional annual Profit Sharing)
• Medical & Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Continuing education time and reimbursement. Licensure costs are also reimbursed!

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Experience: One to three years of similar or related experience.

Education: Equivalent to a college degree and graduate/doctoral degree. Must be a licensed PT.

Interpersonal Skills: The ability to motivate or influence others is a material part of the job, requiring a significant level of diplomacy and trust. Obtaining cooperation (internally and/or externally) is an important part of the job.  

Physical Aspects:



Stooping - Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.

Kneeling - Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

Crouching - Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

Reaching - Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Standing - Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Walking - Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.

Pushing - Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.

Pulling - Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.

Lifting - Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.

Fingering - Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.

Grasping - Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

Feeling - Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

Talking - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly.

Hearing - Perceiving the nature of sound with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discrimination in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts.

Vision - 20 / 40 or better in the best eye with or without correction. in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts.

Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds force constantly to move objects.

Subject to Physical Hazards - Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

Medical Associates Clinic & Health Plans is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, marital status, parental status, disability, veteran status, or other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

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