Physical Therapist 1
State of Iowa
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Physical Therapist 1 Part-time
State of Iowa
249 Corrections - Iowa Correctional Institution for Women (Mitchellville)
Location
Iowa, 50319
Salary
$33.03 - $51.09
per hour
Type
Part Time
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Job Description
Summary
This part-time role involves working as a physical therapist at a women's prison in Iowa, where you'll assess inmates' physical needs, develop treatment and exercise plans, and collaborate with the medical team to help them recover or manage conditions.
You'll also teach them how to use devices like prosthetics and handle necessary paperwork.
It's a good fit for licensed physical therapists who are flexible with scheduling up to 16 hours per week and comfortable providing care in a correctional setting.
Key Requirements
- Licensure as a Physical Therapist by the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy Examiners
- Ability to evaluate physical therapy needs of incarcerated individuals
- Experience creating treatment plans and exercise programs
- Skill in partnering with medical treatment teams
- Proficiency in instructing on prosthetic and orthotic devices
- Competence in preparing reports and completing documentation
- Availability for up to 16 hours per week, based on facility needs
Full Job Description
The Iowa Correctional Institution for Women is recruiting a part-time Physical Therapist 1.This position is scheduled up to 16 hours per week.
Hours and days will be determined based on facility need and provider availability.
This position will evaluate female incarcerated individuals for physical therapy need.
This includes creating treatment plans, establishing exercise programs and partnering with current medical treatment team.
This position instructs incarcerated individuals on the use of prosthetic and orthotic devices, prepares required reports and completes required documentation.
E-Verify and Right to WorkThe State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.
Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States.
The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization.
For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.
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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