Physical Therapist

Inpatient Therapy - Rock Island, IL  

Full Time - Days

Hiring immediately! The Physical Therapist function as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Under the general supervision of the Manager of Rehabilitation Services, functions as a member of the Physical Therapy team; evaluates and establishes treatment programs for variety of patient diagnosis; treats patients in a variety of settings; provides patient/family education; performs necessary documentation; and supervises supportive personnel.  Perform Physical Therapy Evaluations.  Establish Physical Therapy treatment plans.  Treat patients in a variety of settings including: Acute Care, Transitional Care Unit, IP Acute Rehab, NSCU. Patient populations served include pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric.  Provide patient/family education.  Perform appropriate documentation in electronic medical record.  Participate in patient care conferences/ staffing as appropriate.  Supervise support personnel including Physical Therapist Assistants and Rehab Aides.

COVID-19 and Flu Vaccination Requirement: It is required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 and Influenza. Exemption requests based on medical or religious reasons may be submitted, but must be approved for active employment. 

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

• Perform Physical Therapy evaluation and development of the plan of care appropriate for each patient based on the patient’s physical, mental, emotional, and developmental impairments and functional limitations. A variety of diagnoses and settings served include but are not limited to Acute Care, Transitional Care Unit, IP Acute Rehab, and NSCU.
• Provide Physical Therapy interventions in accordance with established standards of care, policies, procedures, and state/federal law.
• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistant and Rehab Aides.
• Supervise and complete appropriate documentation for Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistant students as assigned by CCCE.
• Complete documentation in electronic medical record in a timely manner in accordance within department and professional expectations demonstrating the need for skilled interventions
• Participate in patient care conferences/ staffing as appropriate. Acute care- Complex Care meeting.  Transitional Care Unit- Patient staffing.  IP Acute Rehab- Patient staffing.
• Contribute to department and hospital process improvement.

Education: Certificate, Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or Doctorate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program. 

Experience: New Graduates welcome! 

License(s)/Certification(s): Current IA and IL Physical Therapy licensure (or eligible). Current CPR certification.