Physical Therapist

CNOS is a leading specialty health care provider in Siouxland, looking for health care professionals who believe in our mission of "Improving Health". As a physician-owned organization, we place a focus on our team, while still staying true to our patient-centered vision. Work here and you’ll become part of a health care team for our community as we are better together!

The Physical Therapist is responsible to plan, interpret, and implement physical therapy treatment programs for patients.

General Duties:

• Evaluate patient’s current function and therapy potential. Complete a database including medical history and return-to-work requirements where necessary, seeking additional information from physicians and other professionals as needed.
• Formulate and implement treatment plan in accordance with physician referrals and evaluation results. Complete documentation of plan of treatment and daily progress.
• Provide appropriate treatment including but not limited to: therapeutic exercise and/or activities, modalities, manual techniques, adaptive equipment, splints, wound care, neuromuscular and sensory re-education, patient/family education, home programming and activities of daily living.
• Complete all necessary paperwork for each patient daily, monthly, and upon discharge.
• Re-assess and initiate therapy modifications in accordance with evaluation results, patient/employer needs, and/or insurance protocols.
• Develop and refine test tools and treatment methods to ultimately improve service to patients.
• Consult and communicate with physicians, occupational and safety health nurses, employers, family, insurance adjustors, claim agents, and other community professionals in regard to patient care plan.
• Supervise therapy technicians, therapist assistants, and therapy students in patient treatment activities; serve as Clinical Supervisor of PTA and students.
• Perform job site evaluations, recommendations, and modifications.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Requires ability to facilitate prescribed treatments, including full mobilization and resistance.
• Requires ability to implement treatment to patient and prepare reports.
• Requires ability to use and repair department equipment.
• Ability and skill to work cooperatively with all clinical and non-clinical staff to assure quality patient care.
• Must be able to converse comfortably with patients and paraprofessionals; knowledge of rehab and medical terminology;
• Ability to accurately track and record progress of patients.

Requirements:

• Candidate must have bachelor’s degree or higher in Physical Therapy, accredited program.
• Certification and current state license to practice Physical Therapy in Iowa and South Dakota; and possibly Nebraska.

If you are interested in this position, please complete an on-line application at www.cnos.net.

Job Type

Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Physical Therapy License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person