Physical Therapist 1

Posting number: 26-02894

Department: 242 Corrections - Iowa State Penitentiary (Ft Madison)

Job classification: Physical Therapist 1

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Corrections, Health Services

Summary

Provides treatment services for patients or incarcerated individuals as referred or prescribed by a medical provider using physical therapy techniques or modalities.

Develops individualized physical therapy treatment plans based on study of clinical records, observation, or physicians' referral: confers with medical and other staff in regard to an overall treatment plan for patients and/or incarcerated individuals.

Assists patients or incarcerated individuals in exercise using parallel bars, mats, weights or pulleys, or other equipment; administers gait training in conjunction with developed treatment plans.

Evaluates progress of patient or incarcerated individuals in relation to treatment applied

E-Verify and Right to Work
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Qualifications

Licensure as a Physical Therapist by the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy Examiners.

NOTE:  Please include your license information with your application.

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