Travel Therapist Jobs in Iowa

Travel PT in Sioux City, IA - JOB DESCRIPTION - PHYSICAL THERAPIST (S) Job Summary: Physical therapists provide a variety of medical services to help individuals who have been injured or physically affected by illness to recover or improve function. A Physical Therapist must be able to evaluate a patient’s condition and devise a customized physical rehabilitation and treatment plan to enhance strength, flexibility, range of motion, motor control, and reduce any pain, discomfort and swelling the patient is experiencing. Qualifications: Education: Graduate with a Bachelors degree from an accredited physical therapy program. Licensure: Current license as a Physical Therapist as required by state law Experience: One year full time experience as a Physical Therapist Certification: Current BLS Certification Duties and Responsibilities The Physical Therapist is expected to practice safe and ethical care within his/her scope as defined by the State Regulatory Agency under the direction of a Rehabilitation Department Head. The Physical Therapist should understand his/her own limitations, seeking advice and assistance when necessary. Specific duties may include, but are not limited to the following: * Demonstrate & articulate sound clinical reasoning in synthesizing complex evaluation data identifying diagnosis and developing a comprehensive plan of care. * Develop and update appropriate plan of care in collaboration with the patient/family and related to the person’s age and lifestyle with measurable long and short term goals and a defined D/C plan * Understand the role of physical therapy in the context of the patient’s age, total needs perspective and environment * Perform age appropriate competency skills in area of practice and with respect to individual patient’s problems. * Follow intervention protocols and alter plan of care appropriately. * Discharge patient when goals have been met or medical necessity is no longer warrants intervention. * Establish provisions for continuing services/follow up as needed. * Work cooperatively with supervisors and peers to contribute to the overall productivity of the team. * Utilize support personnel (aides, assistants) as appropriate and available. * Actively support and participate in patient coverage efforts across all divisions within the department as necessary. * Assess the learning needs and capabilities of patients and caregivers. * Initiate patient and family education in a timely manner relative to age, LOS, readiness to learn, and emotional status. * Utilize appropriate methods and materials for effective learning, monitoring response to education, and adapting program appropriately. * Ensure that patient/family understands when and how to access further intervention. * Patient care documentation is timely, legible, and efficient. * Documentation is concise, pertinent and meets the department’s documentation standards. * Oral reporting is clear, concise, relevant, and timely. * Cooperates with other personnel to achieve departmental objectives and maintain good employee relations with interdepartmental personnel * Accurately report patient status to supervisor * Utilize resources and materials in an efficient and safe manner * Performs all duties promptly in a competent and caring manner<

Travel Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Mason City, IA - JOB DESCRIPTION - SOCIAL WORKER (GT) Job Summary: Through direct counseling, the social worker will help clients identify their concerns, consider effective solutions and find reliable resources. The social worker may consul and counsel clients and arrange for services that will assist them. Qualifications: Education: Master degree in Social Work required Experience: One year full time experience as a Social Worker in a healthcare setting Licensure: Will maintain professional licensure per state requirements Certification: Current BLS certification Duties and Responsibilities The Social Worker should understand his/her own limitations, seeking advice and assistance when necessary. Specific duties may include, but are not limited to the following: * Works closely with all members of the healthcare team in development of the Plan of Treatment, including discharge plans, based on the psychosocial assessment and accepted social work interventions * Develops and maintains thorough knowledge of referral resources throughout the service area * Maintains up to date knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and other third party reimbursement sources * Maintains accurate and timely records, including clinical progress notes, according to facility policy * Provides positive customer relations in dealing with patients, families, physicians, member of the healthcare team, referral sources, services agencies and others. * Adheres to all department/facility policies Essential Functions: * Physical, sensory and cognitive abilities * Must have knowledge in caring for patients in different developmental stages throughout the life cycle * Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing * Ability to work in a stressful environment * Consistent attendance is required to assure that the client facilities’ needs and patient needs are met. * To comply with all client facilities’ policies, procedures and practices * To comply with all policies and to uphold our standards of excellence while on assignment at our client facilities. Working Conditions: The Social Worker must understand and accept the possibility of exposure to inside environmental conditions, such as noise, infectious/communicable diseases, blood and bloodborne diseases, chemicals and/or chemical fumes, odors, gases and dusts. There is also the possibility of physical injury/verbal abuse from an out of control patient and/or visitor. Frequent exposures to distressed patients, families or visitors.