3 Iowa Physical Therapist Jobs
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Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.
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Required Skills/Experience: Outpatient experience.
Preferred Skills/Experience: Inpatient experience.
Shift & Scheduling: If they are willing to work an acute weekend – 1-2 while here – we would take that as well. On call on Saturday 0700-1200 and Sunday 0700-1100. Only see ortho neuro and safety discharge patients – this is not a deal breaker for us but some travelers have wanted to work a couple weekends and this takes the burden off the perm team.
Floating Requirements: The traveler may be asked to float within the same discipline across local campuses.
Travel Physical Therapist Job Responsibilities & Salary
Physical Therapists care for patients with conditions that can interfere with movement, mobility, and function. Examples of patients who benefit from physical therapy include those who have had surgical procedures or experienced an injury and those with medical conditions such as joint, neurological, pulmonary, or cardiac disease. Job responsibilities for Physical Therapists include assessment and developing a plan of care with interventions such as exercises, application of heat or cold, massage, or electrical stimulation. Physical Therapists also supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, provide patient education, and may work with healthy people who want to prevent future problems. Physical Therapists can achieve board certification in several specialty areas through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. The average annual salary for Physical Therapists in the United States is more than $97,000.
Travel Physical Therapist Jobs in Iowa
Physical Therapists (often abbreviated as PT) are in demand in many areas of the United States, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts much faster than average growth job growth over the next several years. Travel Physical Therapist jobs can be found in a wide variety of settings, including hospitals, inpatient and outpatient clinics, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, fitness facilities, and home health agencies. Job descriptions for Physical Therapists typically focus on their role in helping patients improve their movement, strength, and function, which have been impaired because of injury, surgery, illness, or disability. Physical Therapists can make a significant difference in people’s quality of life by helping ease pain and facilitating better participation in daily activities. Apply today to land your perfect travel Physical Therapist job.
