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Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

Located in Newton, Iowa, the county seat of Jasper County, MercyOne Newton is situated just 30 miles east of Des Moines along Interstate 80, the nation’s only east/west transcontinental highway. Over the past two decades, MercyOne Newton has built a reputation for enhancing healthcare in rural America by expanding and upgrading its facilities, adding new physicians, and implementing advanced technology.

With 48 beds and 200,000 square feet of space, MercyOne Newton serves the local community with compassion and dedication. The hospital’s attached 50,000-square-foot medical office building houses local physician practices and a physical medicine and rehabilitation center. MercyOne Newton is proud to be one of the largest employers in Jasper County, alongside the local school system and county government, and is known for its strong Iowa work ethic, commitment to quality patient care, and community loyalty.

Want to learn more about MercyOne Newton? Click here: MercyOne Newton Newton, Iowa (IA) Area Hospitals, MercyOne Newton (https://www.mercyone.org/newton/)

Position: Physical Therapist

Key Responsibilities:

• Obtain information from physicians to assist with diagnosis, prescribed therapy, and patient evaluations.

• Develop and implement therapy programs utilizing physical agents (heat, water, light, electricity).

• Perform diagnostic muscle, nerve, joint, and physical ability tests.

• Provide manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, gait, and functional training.

• Direct patients in the use of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches, and prosthetics.

• Evaluate and document patient care for review by physicians, insurers, and the rehabilitative team.

• Requisition supplies and equipment.

• Educate local businesses and community groups on health, fitness, and ergonomic assessments.

• Supervise physical therapy assistants, technicians, and support staff.

• Provide training for medical and nursing personnel on physical therapy techniques.

• Participate in staff conferences, in-service, and educational programs.

• Maintain professional knowledge through continuing education and conferences.

• Conduct patient education programs as needed.

• Provide home health and nursing home services where applicable.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Handle patient-related issues with professionalism, assisting with medical evaluations, treatments, and consultations.

• Schedule patient appointments and manage insurance pre-certifications.

• Operate office systems for patient documentation and communication.

• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.

Work Environment & Expectations:

• Uphold MercyOne’s commitment to high-quality patient care and respectful communication with all staff and patients.

• Demonstrate excellent customer service and professional behavior at all times.

Education & Experience:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited physical therapist educational program.

• Licensure: Maintain Iowa state licensure to practice physical therapy.

• Experience: No experience required if educational qualifications and licensure are met

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran