Physical Therapist

Overview

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus! 

Shift: Monday-Friday, with required availability between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM

Are you a dedicated Physical Therapist who champions patient-first care? UnityPoint Health is seeking an empathetic, dynamic clinician to join our collaborative team. In this role, you will evaluate, develop, and deliver customized treatment plans designed to alleviate pain and restore movement, empowering your patients to get back to the daily activities they enjoy.

Why UnityPoint Health?

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform Physical Therapy evaluation and development of the plan of care appropriate for each patient based on the patient’s physical, mental, emotional, and developmental impairments and functional limitations

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and stay current with best practices in physical therapy

• Provide Physical Therapy interventions in accordance with established standards of care, policies, procedures, and state/federal law
• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistant and Rehab Aides
• Complete appropriate documentation for Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistant students as assigned by CCCE

• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary

• Participate in patient care conferences/ staffing as appropriate for multidisciplinary patients

Qualifications

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program prior to 2005
• Master’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program between 2005-2019
• Clinical Doctorate from an accredited Physical Therapy program 2020-Present

Experience: 

• UnityPoint at Home requires one (1) year of experience. 
• Prior work as a Physical Therapist in practice area preferred. 
• Recent Graduates will be considered.  

License(s)/Certification(s): 

• Licensed Physical Therapist in state(s) of practice required. 
  • IA Licensed Physical Therapist through the Iowa Department Health and Human Services (IADHHS) 
  • IL Licensed Physical Therapist through the Illinois Department & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) 
• Basic Life Support (BCLS) required.  
• Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training required. 
• Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training required.

*Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs.  The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.