Mercy Cedar Rapids
Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy, Mercy Cedar Rapids
Mercy Cedar Rapids, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States, 52404
Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy, Mercy Cedar Rapids
Pay Competitive Employment type Part-Time Job Description
Req#: 9450 This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by providing conscientious and compassionate rehabilitation services to improve patient's quality of life and functional capacity. The Physical Therapist provides a patient centered plan of care to allow increased and improved mobility and pain management.
Job Duties
Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a team inter- and intra departmentally to facilitate the department's ability to meet its goals and objectives. Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment. Follows the Exposure Control/Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens Plan. Attends all required Safety Training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, specific job-related hazards. Maintains and enhances personal knowledge as well as promoting professional standards in physical therapy. Completes all required paperwork following the policies and procedures to ensure that documentation reflects care provided and the outcomes achieved as evidenced in the clinical record. Coordinates patient care with other clinical team members ensuring optimal patient care and communication as noted in the clinical record. Plans for and provides skilled physical therapy treatment and reassesses the patient's status on each visit and ensuring quality of care as documented in the clinical record. Develops a Plan of Care to promote optimum function and safety as documented in the clinical record. Performs a comprehensive physical, psychosocial, and safety assessment of assigned patients as evidenced by clinical documentation. Department Specific Duties
Plaza - Is competent in evaluation and progression of patients who have skin conditions requiring the use of Ultraviolet Light Therapy A or B – N/A. Plaza - Is competent in safe utilization of equipment in Fitness Center – N/A. Complies with all insurance regulations and guidelines and is proficient in submitting appropriate documentation for reimbursement. Proficient in home equipment and modality distribution. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
In addition to the technical and professional skills required to provide excellent physical therapy to patients, the clinician must have strong interpersonal skills, ability to motivate, good written and verbal communication skills.
Professional Experience
One year experience preferred.
Education
Education sufficient to receive licensure in the state of Iowa
Licensure, Certification, Registration
License to practice as a Physical Therapist in the state of Iowa required. Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), in accordance with the American Heart Association required. Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse/Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required. Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date.
About the company
656 Mercy Medical Center is a Catholic hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Notice
Talentify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Talentify provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities, including disabled veterans. Request assistance at accessibility@talentify.io or 407-000-0000. Federal law requires every new hire to complete Form I-9 and present proof of identity and U.S. work eligibility. An Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) will score your job-related skills and responses. Bias-audit & data-use details: www.talentify.io/bias-audit-report . NYC applicants may request an alternative process or accommodation at aedt@talentify.io or 407-000-0000.
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Pay Competitive Employment type Part-Time Job Description
Req#: 9450 This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by providing conscientious and compassionate rehabilitation services to improve patient's quality of life and functional capacity. The Physical Therapist provides a patient centered plan of care to allow increased and improved mobility and pain management.
Job Duties
Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a team inter- and intra departmentally to facilitate the department's ability to meet its goals and objectives. Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment. Follows the Exposure Control/Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens Plan. Attends all required Safety Training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, specific job-related hazards. Maintains and enhances personal knowledge as well as promoting professional standards in physical therapy. Completes all required paperwork following the policies and procedures to ensure that documentation reflects care provided and the outcomes achieved as evidenced in the clinical record. Coordinates patient care with other clinical team members ensuring optimal patient care and communication as noted in the clinical record. Plans for and provides skilled physical therapy treatment and reassesses the patient's status on each visit and ensuring quality of care as documented in the clinical record. Develops a Plan of Care to promote optimum function and safety as documented in the clinical record. Performs a comprehensive physical, psychosocial, and safety assessment of assigned patients as evidenced by clinical documentation. Department Specific Duties
Plaza - Is competent in evaluation and progression of patients who have skin conditions requiring the use of Ultraviolet Light Therapy A or B – N/A. Plaza - Is competent in safe utilization of equipment in Fitness Center – N/A. Complies with all insurance regulations and guidelines and is proficient in submitting appropriate documentation for reimbursement. Proficient in home equipment and modality distribution. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
In addition to the technical and professional skills required to provide excellent physical therapy to patients, the clinician must have strong interpersonal skills, ability to motivate, good written and verbal communication skills.
Professional Experience
One year experience preferred.
Education
Education sufficient to receive licensure in the state of Iowa
Licensure, Certification, Registration
License to practice as a Physical Therapist in the state of Iowa required. Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), in accordance with the American Heart Association required. Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse/Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required. Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date.
About the company
656 Mercy Medical Center is a Catholic hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Notice
Talentify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Talentify provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities, including disabled veterans. Request assistance at accessibility@talentify.io or 407-000-0000. Federal law requires every new hire to complete Form I-9 and present proof of identity and U.S. work eligibility. An Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) will score your job-related skills and responses. Bias-audit & data-use details: www.talentify.io/bias-audit-report . NYC applicants may request an alternative process or accommodation at aedt@talentify.io or 407-000-0000.
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