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Description:

MercyOne Central Iowa operates four not-for-profit, Catholic medical centers in Des Moines, West Des Moines, Newton, and Centerville and two specialty hospitals.

• MercyOne Children’s Hospital in Des Moines and MercyOne Rehabilitation Hospital in Clive (965 beds total)

• Along with more than 20 additional facilities that house more than 50 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine, and specialty clinics.

• Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, MercyOne Central Iowa has the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and is one of the largest employers in the state, with more than 7,000 employees and a medical staff of more than 1,000 physicians and allied health associates.

• MercyOne Central Iowa is a member of MercyOne.

• MercyOne has more than 20,000 colleagues in Iowa and the surrounding states.

• Because of our many specialties, you will be challenged daily and develop a wide variety of nursing knowledge and have the opportunity to practice your vast skills.

• MercyOne also provides you with the quality care you provide to others.

• We care about our employees’ well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance.

Essential Functions:

• Under guidance of supervising licensed PT: Acquires pertinent information and implements comprehensive treatment using a variety of techniques; reviews and modifies treatment in response to changing patient needs.

• Provides treatments (including the application of topical medications used in treatment modalities and/or burn/wound care) to a diverse population in a variety of settings (based on assignment) and completes supporting documentation according to hospital policy and State Practice Act.

• Complies with department, hospital, and regulatory agency guidelines with respect to ethics, legal issues and supervisory relationships. Demonstrates professional accountability per the Physical Therapy Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.

• Demonstrates appropriate and effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication with team members through the continuum of care.

• Protects patient confidentiality in regard to medical, emotional, and social status. -Advocates for the profession through memberships, affiliations, continuing education, community service and legislative support.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a course of study for the physical therapy assistant accredited by the APTA or other appropriate accrediting body or equivalent as determined by Iowa Board of PT/OT Examiners.

• Licensed or eligible for Iowa license.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire. Certifications must be obtained through the American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.

• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.