Physical Therapist

Are you a Physical Therapist looking for a flexible, rewarding role that fits your schedule and allows you to make a meaningful impact? Join our team as a PRN Physical Therapist, where you’ll enjoy flexibility between 7:00 a. m. and 6:00 p. m. If you thrive on flexibility, value teamwork, and enjoy serving a wide variety of patients, this PRN role offers both the balance and the professional impact you’re looking for.

As a Physical Therapist, you’ll deliver advanced, compassionate therapy to patients across the lifespan—from the tiniest neonates to complex adult cases—in both inpatient and outpatient settings. If you thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment and love being hands‑on in critical moments, this is the role for you.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Perform Physical Therapy evaluation and development of the plan of care appropriate for each patient based on the patient’s physical, mental, emotional, and developmental impairments and functional limitations

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and stay current with best practices in physical therapy
• Provide Physical Therapy interventions in accordance with established standards of care, policies, procedures, and state/federal law

Supervise Physical Therapist Assistant and Rehab Aides

• Complete appropriate documentation for Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistant students as assigned by CCCE
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary
• Participate in patient care conferences/ staffing as appropriate for multidisciplinary patients

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program prior to 2005
• Master’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program between 2005-2019
• Clinical Doctorate from an accredited Physical Therapy program 2020-Present

Experience

• UnityPoint at Home requires one (1) year of experience.
• Prior work as a Physical Therapist in practice area preferred.
• Recent Graduates will be considered.

License(s)/Certification(s)

• Licensed Physical Therapist in state(s) of practice required.
• IA Licensed Physical Therapist through the Iowa Department Health and Human Services (IADHHS)
• IL Licensed Physical Therapist through the Illinois Department & Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Basic Life Support (BCLS) required.
• Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training required.
• Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training required.

*Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.