Overview
Help People Move Better. Live Better. Thrive.
Every patient has a story, and as a Physical Therapist at our Altoona Clinic, youll play a vital role in helping them write their next chapter. Whether its recovering from an injury, regaining independence, or returning to the activities they love, youll make a lasting impact through compassionate, evidence-based care.
In this role, youll evaluate patients, create individualized treatment plans, and provide hands-on therapy focused on improving mobility, reducing pain, restoring function, and preventing future injury. Youll collaborate with a supportive interdisciplinary team that values innovation, clinical excellence, and exceptional patient experiences. If youre looking for a career where your expertise is valued, your growth is encouraged, and every day offers the opportunity to change lives, wed love to have you join our team in Altoona.
Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers 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:
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
Clinical Excellence:
Evaluates individuals who have medical problems or other health related conditions that limit their abilities to move and/or perform functional activities in their daily lives.
Develops, implements and delegates treatment plan with individualized goals to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function and prevent disability.
Monitors response of persons served during therapeutic interventions.
Supports evidence - based practices.
Communicates and collaborates the plan of treatment with persons served, families and the interdisciplinary team.
Displays creativity and innovation in the delivery of services.
Timely and accurate documentation and billing according to regulatory and third-party requirements. Documentation and billing for services exhibit an understanding of requirements and ethical practice.
Manages resources to maintain efficient and effective operations.
Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and maximize patient experience.
Professionalism and Personal Development:
Demonstrates professionalism and personal growth in daily actions.
Promotes professional rehabilitation objectives among interdisciplinary team members.
Consistently utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area).
Participates in process improvement for enhancement of care delivery and clinical excellence.
Fosters professional relationships that offer opportunities for enhanced patient access and care delivery.
Exhibits flexibility with assignments including hours of operation to meet business and customer needs.
Exhibits willingness to accept and learn new skills.
Qualifications
Education: Graduated from an accredited program in respective field.
Experience: Experience in specialty area preferred.
License(s)/Certification(s): Current Iowa license as a PT. Current BLS (CPR). Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Must be able to communicate effectively with people of diverse professional,
educational and lifestyle backgrounds. Knowledge of basic computer skills.
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience preferred.
Other: Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.