Physical Therapist (PT) PRN at Eastern Iowa Rehabilitation Hospital summary:

As a Physical Therapist at Eastern Iowa Rehabilitation Hospital, I play a crucial role in an interdisciplinary team dedicated to providing high-quality patient care for individuals in need of rehabilitation. My responsibilities include assessing patient needs, formulating treatment plans, and collaborating with a team to achieve optimal patient outcomes. With a focus on adult and geriatric patients, I utilize my specialized skills to enhance the recovery journey of those with various medical conditions.

Description

A career at Eastern Iowa Rehabilitation Hospital, a state-of-the-art, 40-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital owned and operated exclusively by Lifepoint Rehabilitation, is more than a job. It's a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in Johnson County who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in the Coralville area need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

Our Benefits:

Various Shift Availabilities
Tuition assistance/reimbursement
Professional development and advancement opportunities
targeted approach to career development
Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities
Superior quality patient outcomes
Supportive leadership and culture

What you will do in this role:

Assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of those patients being treated by Physical Therapist Assistants and Therapy techs. May be assigned to orient staff and students and assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that individual
Assesses patients' needs; identifies and initiates appropriate physical therapy interventions; works cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional physical therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork
Observes and evaluates treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals. Recommends change to physician, if needed
Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient and performs reassessments, as per policy. Performs accurate and timely QI scoring. The population is adult and geriatric patients requiring an adult medical rehabilitation program and services
Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention
Formulates and updates patient specific plan of care for physical therapy
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state where the hospital is located
Inpatient rehab experience preferred
Current BLS/CPR Card

Eastern Iowa Rehabilitation Hospital strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

Keywords:

Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation, Patient Care, Geriatric Therapy, Acute Rehabilitation, Interdisciplinary Team, Healthcare, Patient Assessment, Therapeutic Interventions, Healthcare Careers

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Physical Therapist (PT) PRN