Local Contract Physical Therapist
Marshalltown, IA
Talent4Health
5x8 hrs, Days

Outpatient Physical Therapist

60 min Eval, 45 min Treatment

Physical Therapist (PT)
 

Position Overview"
 

The Physical Therapist evaluates assigned patients and develops, implements, and modifies individualized treatment plans based on patient needs, functional goals, and physician direction. The role involves directing and delegating discipline-specific therapy services, designing functional treatment programs, and helping patients progress toward discharge and return to community activities.

The Physical Therapist also serves as an educator for patients, families, students, and coworkers while contributing to the development and delivery of quality therapy services.
 

Key Responsibilities:
 

Patient Evaluation & Treatment

• Complete comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients.
• Apply clinical reasoning to develop appropriate treatment plans and measurable goals.
• Progress patients toward discharge within the established length of stay.
• Implement and modify treatment plans based on patient needs and physician direction.
• Direct and delegate discipline-specific therapy services.
• Design functional treatment programs that support patients' return to community activities.
• Perform other professional duties related to patient care and therapy program development.

Documentation & Regulatory Compliance:

• Maintain clear, concise, accurate, and timely medical record documentation.
• Complete clinical documentation, goal writing, functional quality indicator assessments, letters of medical necessity, and charge entries.
• Follow approved documentation formats and comply with applicable state, federal, and intermediary guidelines.
• Ensure patient care is provided under valid, signed physician orders and within applicable insurance authorization.
• Follow clinic policies and procedures for clinical documentation and patient care.

Education & Student Supervision:

• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, procedures, and functional goals.
• Participate in student programs as assigned.
• Provide a positive learning environment and appropriate student supervision.
• Establish learning objectives and complete student evaluations.
• Support the education and development of coworkers.

Professional Development & Ethical Standards:

• Develop an individualized professional development plan in collaboration with clinical management.
• Pursue professional growth through continuing education, self-study, and participation in professional activities and organizations.
• Apply acquired knowledge to support organizational objectives.
• Maintain professional licensure in good standing.
• Complete all state-mandated continuing education requirements.
• Comply with the applicable State Practice Act, regulatory requirements, and professional code of conduct.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior and professional accountability.

Quality Improvement:

• Understand and follow the organization's performance improvement methodology.
• Participate in organizational quality improvement initiatives.
• Follow through on assigned improvement action plans.
• Provide feedback through staff meetings, focus groups, or direct communication with supervisors to improve service quality.

Patient & Employee Safety:
 

Promote patient and employee safety by following organizational safety policies and maintaining awareness of the 10-Foot Circle of Safety, including:

• Safe patient handling
• Materials handling
• Infectious disease prevention
• Slips, trips, and falls prevention
• Workplace safety and hazard reporting

Use appropriate safety equipment, identify potential workplace hazards, make safe choices, and promptly report risks or unsafe conditions.
 

Organizational Values & Expectations:
 

Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Select Medical's Mission Statement, Select Medical Way, and Core Values:

• Deliver superior quality in all activities.
• Treat others as they would like to be treated.
• Focus on results and achieving objectives.
• Work collaboratively as a team player.
• Demonstrate resourcefulness in overcoming obstacles.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and company information in accordance with the organizational Code of Conduct.
• Uphold professional standards and hold oneself and others accountable as appropriate.
• Follow clinic guidelines regarding personal appearance, attendance, and punctuality.
• Maintain the competencies necessary to perform job functions according to the patient populations served.

Additional Responsibilities:
 

Perform other professional duties associated with patient care, discipline-specific therapy services, and the development and delivery of therapy programs as assigned.