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Physical Therapist
Location:
West Des Moines, IA
Description:
Job Summary: The Physical Therapist will carry out an individualized program of physical therapy including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals. The Physical Therapist will also maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff. Duties/Responsibilities: Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists. Reviews patients' functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever it seems appropriate. Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care. Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients' functional goals. Communicates effectively with other professionals and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes. Ensures physical therapy departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards are current and followed. Document evaluations, treatment goals, and plans. Regularly updates documentation and signatures. Enhances professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature. Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community. Required Skills/Abilities: Knowledge and skills to care for the physical and developmental needs of the population age groups that will be receiving services. Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situations. Education and Experience: Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved physical therapy program. At least five years of experience as a physical therapist, specializing in women's health. Current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. Physical Requirements: Duties require extensive standing and walking. Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients. Duties require frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. Expectations for Service Excellence: Represent our clinic in a positive and professional manner. Communicate openly and honestly with everyone in the organization. Be committed to meeting or exceeding customer needs and expectations. Accept personal responsibility and accountability for my actions. Be a positive influence on those around me. Honor the worth and dignity of each person with whom I come in contact. Value diversity within our workforce, our patients and our community. Work efficiently and be accountable for appropriate use of resources. Work positively with change, taking risks and being flexible. Seeks new learning and development opportunities. Assist in the development of my co-workers. Resolve issues by dealing with people directly to achieve mutual benefit. See ways to use and enhance one's skills/talents to create value for the clinic. Smile when addressing or greeting patients, families and visitors. Introduce myself to all customers, and explain my role as an employee. Answer the telephone courteously. Anticipate the wants and needs of the people I serve, and strive to meet or exceed their expectations.
Company:
West Des Moines Obgyn Associates, Pc
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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Physical Therapist is a Nurse & Healthcare Physical Therapist Job at West Des Moines Obgyn Associates, Pc located in West Des Moines IA. Find other listings like Physical Therapist by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare Physical Therapist Jobs.
Physical Therapist is a Nurse & Healthcare Physical Therapist Job at West Des Moines Obgyn Associates, Pc located in West Des Moines IA. Find other listings like Physical Therapist by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare Physical Therapist Jobs.