Physical Therapist

TITLE:
Physical Therapist
LOCATION:
Fairfield, IA
Would you like to become a valued resource in a dynamic healthcare environment and work in a facility that will allow you to have work/life balance and be part of their family.
Live in a community on the Banks of the Des Moines river and within in a hour to hour and a half of Des Moines and Iowa City.
It offers a great place to live with a lower cost of living and ha agriculture, livestock, machinery, healthcare, higher education, financial services all contributing to their economy.
It also offers a vibrant community that has something for everyone all in a town of 25,000 population.
What you’ll be doing:
- Evaluate a patient's condition, develop a treatment plan, and help them get better, day by day. You'll also instruct the nursing staff and the patient's families on follow-through programs that build on the progress they've made.
- Document patient care in accordance with Kindred Healthcare, Inc., regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements.
- Instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs.
- Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition.
Make presentations to support marketing efforts, at team conferences and in-services.
Additional info:
- Facility is 200+ beds. Position reports to the Program Director.
- Great department where everyone works well together so looking for someone that fits in and has excellent communication skills.
Requirements
What they are looking for:
- Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- 1 year previous experience
- Current and unrestricted Physical Therapy license in the state where services are rendered.
Benefits
Hours and compensation potential:
- The position is a full time position.
- The range is between $85K-$95K.
- The facility offers a full benefit package and will help with relocation/sign-on bonus.