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.