Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist – Full-Time & Per Diem

Prestige Care of Fairfield, Fairfield, IA

Department: Rehabilitation Services

Reports To: Director of Rehabilitation

Position Type: Full-Time / Per Diem

About Us:
Prestige Care of Fairfield is a leading provider of subacute rehabilitation and skilled nursing care in the community. We are dedicated to improving the quality of life for our residents by providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy services in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Position Summary:
We are seeking a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) to join our in-house rehabilitation team. This role will focus on providing high-quality physical therapy services to residents in our subacute rehabilitation unit, helping them achieve their highest level of function and independence. This position offers flexible scheduling with full-time and per diem opportunities available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, plan, and implement individualized physical therapy programs for residents.
• Provide therapeutic interventions, including mobility training, balance exercises, strengthening, and gait training.
• Monitor and document resident progress, updating care plans as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, occupational therapy, and speech therapy to ensure coordinated care.
• Educate residents and families on exercises, adaptive techniques, and safe mobility.
• Participate in team meetings and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Iowa.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a skilled nursing or subacute rehabilitation setting preferred.
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• CPR certification required or willingness to obtain.

Work Schedule:

• Full-Time: Monday–Friday, standard business hours (flexibility may be required).
• Per Diem: Flexible scheduling based on facility needs.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and per diem rates
• Health, dental, and vision benefits (for full-time positions)
• Paid time off (for full-time positions)
• Continuing education opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative work environment