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On With Life Physical Therapist (PT) -PRN Outpatient Neuro Rehabilitation in Ankeny, United States
On With Life's (Brain Injury/Stroke/Neuro) Outpatient Neuro Rehabilitation Program is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist (PT) for our person-centered, challenging, rewarding, fast-paced, collaborative, and transdisciplinary team!
This PRN Physical Therapist (PT) position primarily works Monday-Friday, typically between 8a-5p or 9:30a-6p approximately 32 hours per week. This position will cover hours for a maternity leave in June, July, August and partial September.
Only a few can do what we do. If you have a desire to be extraordinary, embrace the challenge and are adaptive, you should join our team! We are a not-for-profit organization founded by survivors and their families, and each person served is a new member of that family. We are an evolving Outpatient Neuro program that continues to grow in size and in the multitude of diagnoses we serve.
What do Physical Therapists do?
In partnership with other members of the transdisciplinary rehabilitation team, the Physical Therapist provides advanced professional services for persons with brain injury or other neurological disorders (i.e. CVA, Parkinson's, Post-Concussive Syndrome, Post Covid, Brain Tumor, GBM, Movement Disorders, Complex Neuro), including assessment and personalized intervention plans addressing:
motor function
positioning
mobility skills
neuro-development
perceptual and/or personal social development
return to work/school or purpose
An excellent candidate for this position meets the following criteria:
Puts others first - those we serve are at the core of what we do; their goals and values guide all decisions
Looks for opportunities to be innovative and create change
Is curious and dares to be extraordinary; be willing to be both the expert and the student
Expects more than others think is possible and creates a higher standard
Honors the uniqueness of each individual, knowing their injury does not define their potential
Strong clinical decision-making and critical thinking skills
Is an excellent educator and passionate about providing encouragement, with a desire to effect positive change in persons served and care partner's lives
Great teammate with excellent verbal and written communication
Strong time management skills
Ability to adapt within a session, identify and treat at impairment level and think outside the box for treatment interventions
Is comfortable working with computers and electronic records
Neuro experience is highly preferred but will consider a new graduate. CBIS, LSVT, or NDT certifications are a plus.
Qualified applicants must have:
An Iowa Physical Therapy license
Ability to periodically drive on behalf of On With Life
Ability to maintain CPR certification (if you do not have this already, we will pay for it)
On With Life is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we make all employment-related decisions based on your competencies, talents and professional potential.
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