Travel Physical Therapist (PT) in Des Moines, IA

Job Title

Physical Therapist

Iowa

Contract | Full-Time | Days | Onsite

• Complete comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients and develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans and goals focused on progressing patients toward discharge within an established length of stay.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to address all barriers to discharge, including equipment trialing and ordering, patient and family training, home exercise program issuance, and planning for continuing services.
• Complete medical record documentation in a clear, concise, accurate, and timely manner, including daily notes, goal writing, functional quality indicator assessments, letters of medical necessity, discharge documentation, and charge entry in compliance with state, federal, and intermediary guidelines.
• Manage individual, concurrent, and group treatment sessions effectively based on patient care needs, demonstrating flexibility in all aspects of caseload management.
• Participate in student programs as assigned, providing appropriate supervision, developing learning objectives, and completing student evaluations.
• Actively participate in performance improvement initiatives, professional development activities, and patient and professional advocacy efforts.

• Active and unrestricted Physical Therapist licensure in good standing in the state of Iowa.
• Adherence to the state Physical Therapy Practice Act and all applicable regulatory agency requirements.
• Completion of all state-mandated continuing education requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to perform comprehensive patient evaluations and develop clinically reasoned treatment plans.
• Knowledge of and compliance with safe patient handling, infection control, and workplace safety standards.

• Experience working in an inpatient rehabilitation or acute care hospital setting.
• Experience supervising or mentoring Physical Therapy students in a clinical education setting.
• Familiarity with functional quality indicators and insurance authorization processes for inpatient rehabilitation.

• Work within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment that prioritizes superior patient care and a strong culture of safety.
• Access opportunities for ongoing professional development, continuing education, and active involvement in professional organizations and community advocacy.