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Posted August 02, 2026

Physical Therapist

Denison, Iowa, 51442, United States Full Time
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Performs a comprehensive physical, psychosocial, and safety assessment of assigned patients as evidenced by clinical documentation.
  • Develops a Plan of Care to promote optimum function and safety as documented in the clinical record.
  • Maintain a full patient load.
  • Expected to supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and Aides according to Iowa laws.
  • Verify they have appropriate orders, carry out evaluations, perform appropriate treatments and consult with medical professionals as needed to provide optimal health care to the patients.
  • Promote rehab services within the hospital and the community.
  • Must be knowledgeable of new laws and guidelines that affect physical therapy including standards of Evidence Based Practice. 
  • Maintains and enhances personal knowledge as well as promoting professional standards in physical therapy.
  • Attends all required Safety Training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, specific job-related hazards.
  • Follows the hospital exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
  • Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
  • Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a team inter- and intra- departmentally to facilitate the department’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.
Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Professional Requirements
  • Complete annual education requirements.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
  • Report to work on time and as scheduled.
  • Wear identification while on duty.
  • Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
  • Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
  • Comply with all organizational policies.
  • Conduct oneself as a professional in accordance with CCMH PRIDE values.
  • Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
  • Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.
Job Requirements and Qualifications:
  • Masters or Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree, Required. 
  • 2 years of clinical experience with a varied patient population.
  • Current Iowa PT license
  • CPR certification
Organizational/Core Competencies:
  • Quality Service
  • Team Work
  • Communication
  • Respect for Others
  • Time and Priority Management

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