Physical Therapist-Outpatient

Sign-On Bonus: $10,000

Shift: Full-time, Days, Monday - Friday, for 64 hours per pay period. There is a holiday and weekend rotation in Inpatient Therapy. 

The Physical Therapist is responsible for examining, evaluating, and testing patients/clients with mechanical, physiological and developmental impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities or other health and movement-related conditions to determine a diagnosis, prognosis and plan of treatment intervention, and to assess the ongoing effects of intervention in accordance with the scope of the profession, the State Practice Act, Licensure and policies of UnityPoint Health. The Physical Therapist is responsible for accurate documentation and billing as well as maintaining communication with referring providers and teammates, as ethically appropriate, to develop and implement a comprehensive plan of care best suited for the environment in which care is provided. (ie: acute hospital, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient, in the home, etc.)

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

• Perform comprehensive patient evaluations and establish treatment plans.
• Deliver evidence-based physical therapy interventions.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Educate patients and caregivers on injury prevention, home exercise programs, and wellness strategies.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with clinic and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
• Contribute to a positive clinic culture focused on exceptional patient care.

Education: 

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited program. 

Experience: 

• Prior Physical Therapist experience is preferred, but not required.

Certificate/License: 

• An active, non-conditional Physical Therapist license issued by the Iowa Department of Public Health.