Physical Therapist (Pt) - Prn Home Health

HealthPro Heritage at Home is currently seeking to add a PRN/Per Diem Physical Therapist - PT for Home Health in Crawford County, IA & Surrounding Area including Denison, IA!

• FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE!
• Earning income potential starts at $49.00 per hour and is determined based on experience, caseload availability, as well as coverage area.

At HealthPro Heritage we hire people who share our vision, who work diligently and provide the kind of care that will help change patient's lives for the better. As an Associate, your dedication and commitment deserve respect and recognition. If you're looking for a career and straightforward and realistic 'care' expectations, maybe it's time to look at our company.

The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats residents, under orders from a physician, through the use of a variety of therapeutic procedures designed to restore loss of muscle strength, coordination and body alignment, to relieve pain and to improve movement and function. 

1.  Bachelor/Masters of Science degree in Physical Therapy.  

2.  Current license in the state of practice.  

3.  Prefer supervision, training and/or experience in a setting serving the same age/type of resident population served by this facility.  

4.  Certification, if applicable, and demonstrated competency in identified areas of specialization.  

5.  Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

6.  Demonstrated competency in applying the principles, methods, materials and equipment used in physical therapy.  

7.  Ability to assess resident needs and develop and implement a comprehensive plan of care.  

8.  Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements.  

9.  Ability to complete the following activities safely, and at times, for prolonged periods:

• Standing: Maintaining an upright position on the feet, especially  for prolonged periods of time

• Pushing: Applying pressure and exerting force against an object for  the purpose of moving it forward or away from the source of the force – push or pull force up to 35 lbs.

• Lifting: Raising an object from a lower to a higher position, or moving an object   laterally, from position to position

• Required to lift up to 50 lbs of force independently.  May be required to lift over 50 lbs with assistance of another person or a mechanical lift

• Stooping: Bending the body forward and down from the waist, hips and knees, sometimes for a prolonged length of time.

• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction away from the body

• Balancing:  Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or moving surfaces