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VDMC
– Altoona, IA

We are seeking a compassionate, licensed Physical Therapist to join our outpatient clinical team. You will evaluate patients with musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions, design evidence-based rehabilitation programs, and work directly with patients to restore mobility, reduce pain, and improve functional outcomes.

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Experience & Qualifications

Education & Licensure

  • Degree: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Master’s in Physical Therapy (MPT) from an CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program.

  • Licensure: Active and unrestricted State Physical Therapy License (or eligible for immediate state licensure reciprocity).

  • Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).

Experience

  • Years of Experience: Minimum of 1–3 years of clinical experience in an outpatient orthopedic or sports rehabilitation setting (New graduates with strong clinical rotation performance are encouraged to apply).

  • Clinical Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in manual therapy techniques, dry needling, or instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) preferred.

Knowledge & Soft Skills

  • Strong knowledge of clinical kinesiology, anatomy, and evidence-based rehabilitation protocols.

  • Proficiency with EMR software platforms (e.g., WebPT, Epic, or Prompt EMR).

  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills with a patient-centered approach to care.

  • Ability to manage an average caseload of 10–12 patient visits per day while maintaining high quality of care.

Responsibilities
  • Perform detailed comprehensive initial patient evaluations, including range of motion, strength testing, postural analysis, and functional movement screens.
  • Develop, implement, and adjust personalized treatment plans utilizing therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, and physical agent modalities.

  • Establish clear, measurable long-term and short-term goals in collaboration with patients and referring physicians.

  • Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in compliance with HIPAA, Medicare, and insurance carrier guidelines using our electronic medical records (EMR) system.

  • Educate patients and family members on home exercise programs (HEPs), injury prevention strategies, and post-discharge wellness plans.

  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of physical therapy assistants (PTAs), occupational therapists, and orthopedists to ensure continuity of care.

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Location

Altoona, IA

Department

VDMC

Employment Type

Full Time

Minimum Experience

Doctoral