Contract
Mason City, IA
Posted 4 months ago

Location: Mason City, IA





Shift: Days: M-F 8a-430p.40 hrs/wk, 13 Weeks contract





Start: ASAP





Job Description:





This position evaluates and treats patients of all ages. Develop treatment plans with involvement
family/support systems to meet the individual’s functional goals. He/She provides direct supervision of support personal as related to patient care.





Responsibilities:






  • A. Evaluates plans, directs, supervises and conducts habilitative and rehabilitative programs for patients with physical limitations.




  • B. Consults and communicates with patient, family, and other multi-disciplinary team members and service providers.




  • C. Records and reports patient’s progress towards established goals, and data related to care in the patient’s medical record/chart.




  • D. Instructs patients in exercises, ambulation, and activities of daily living, safe body mechanics, home exercise programs, and return to work precautions.




  • E. Assists in maintaining the department and equipment in a clean and orderly manner in accordance with department policy regarding infection control and preventive maintenance.




  • F. Attends and participates in department in-services and meetings.




  • G. Delegates and supervises activities of physical therapy assistants and technicians, to assure efficient use of department resources




  • H. Is actively involved in planning and promoting department growth and program development




  • I. Assists in cost containment through efficient use of work time and supplies. Promotes efficient utilization of resources/supplies. Ensures charges are appropriate based on services provided adhering to productivity guidelines




  • J. Provides competent patient care to the above indicated patient populations by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data, making appropriate decisions based on demonstrated knowledge of age-specific growth and development, and appropriately adapting procedures and treatments.




  • K. Communicates with and performs duties following the philosophy of MercyOne North Iowa Medical Centerand the Sisters of Mercy reflecting the organization’s Mission, Values, and Guiding Behaviors.




  • L. Supports and abides by all medical center, departmental, and safety policies and procedures. Proactively identifies safety concerns surrounding the work environment.




  • M. Acts in a professional manner reflecting the mission, philosophy and values of Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa and the Sisters of Mercy.




  • N. Performs other responsibilities as requested by supervisor, manager or department head.





Education/ Experience:






  • Graduate of Physical Therapy Program.




  • Must have minimum 1+ years of recent acute care experience as a PT





Certifications:






  • Must possess/maintain license in the State of Iowa.




  • Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Provider-American Heart Association or Professional Rescuer-American Red Cross) prior to employment or within 30 days of hire and maintains current status.




  • Must provide proof of Mandatory Reporting for Child and Dependent Adult Abuse training prior to employment or within 6 months of hire and maintain current status per State of Iowa guidelines




  • Completes Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association within 6 months of hire and maintains current status.




  • Completes Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association within 6 months of hire and maintains current status.




  • Completes Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – American Heart Association within 6 months of hire and maintains current status.




  • Completes MANDT Training within 6 months of hire and maintains current status.
    Completes Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) within 6 months of hire and maintains current status.





Other Mandatory Requirements:






  • Fully vaccinated for COVID-19


Job Features

Job Category

Allied Health, Therapy

Rate

45/hr

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