Position Purpose:
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.
What you will Do:
Evaluates plans, directs, supervises and conducts habilitative and rehabilitative programs for patients with physical limitations.
Consults and communicates with patient, family, and other multi-disciplinary team members and service providers.
Records and reports patient’s progress towards established goals, and data related to care in the patient’s medical record/chart.
Instructs patients in exercises, ambulation, and activities of daily living, safe body mechanics, home exercise programs, and return to work precautions.
Assists in maintaining the department and equipment in a clean and orderly manner in accordance with department policy regarding infection control and preventive maintenance.
Attends and participates in department in-services and meetings.
Hours/Schedule:
40 Hours/Week; Full Time; Day Shift
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduate of Physical Therapy Program.
Must possess/maintain license in the State of Iowa.
One year of acute care experience preferred.
Ability to have good relationships with people while dealing with a variety of physical disabilities.
Must be able to read, write and/or speak English.
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
Position Highlights and Benefits:
Education Assistance offered
Effective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 16 hours per week or greater
Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials
Generous paid time off program
Retirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1
Ministry/Facility Information:
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties.
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a 342 bed, regional referral teaching hospital in
Mason City, Iowa. MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center is an 11 bed, rural access
hospital in New Hampton, Iowa. Our service area spans 15 counties across northern
Iowa and southern Minnesota. We serve a population over 260,000.
With more than 3,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 500 physicians and
allied health professionals, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is the largest
employer in the region.
MercyOne Medical Group – North Iowa is part of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic
systems. In north Iowa, our clinics are made up of more than 25 primary care, pediatric,
internal medicine and specialty clinics.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.