+ Area of Interest: Therapy
+ FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
+ Department: Sports Medicine- UMP
+ Shift: Monday - Friday, daytime
+ Job ID: 167581
Overview
Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
Outpatient Therapy Clinic
Full-time: 1.0, Daytime hours will vary
Why UnityPoint Health?
Why UnityPoint Health?
+ Commitment to our Team Weve been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 ( by Beckers Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
+ Culture At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture ( guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
+ Benefits Our competitive Total Rewards ( program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage youre in.
+ Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment Were committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
+ Development We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities ( is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
+ Community Involvement Be an essential part of our core purposeto improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.
Responsibilities
The physical therapist assistant is responsible for carrying out treatment interventions/strategies established in the initial plan of care and under the guidance and direction of the supervising Licensed Physical Therapist.
+ Assists Licensed Physical Therapist in patient treatments through implementation of modalities, exercise, ambulation, patient and family teaching, balance strategies, and activities of daily living.
+ Carries out treatment plan and coordinates with patient, family, significant others and care team.
+ Monitors patients response and modifies treatment to achieve goals.
+ Documents the results of patients assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services
+ Reviews and analyzes quality appropriateness of the physical therapy services delivered. Reports associated problems to supervisor as indicated.
+ Understands and complies with billing and reimbursement procedures according to governmental and third party requirements. Follows through with accurate and ethical billing practices.
+ Accepts responsibility for maintaining and developing personal and professional skills and knowledge related to the work area assigned.
+ Shares new learning with peers to support the clinical skill and program development of peers
+ Assists Licensed Physical Therapist in the oversight of Physical Therapist Assistant students or interns as assigned.
Qualifications
+ Graduate from an accredited physical therapist assistant program
+ One year of experience preferred.
+ Clinical Internship preferred.
+ Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of Iowa
+ Must read, write, speak and comprehend English.
+ Must be able to communicate effectively (written and orally) with people of diverse professional, educational and lifestyle backgrounds.
+ FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
+ Department: Sports Medicine- UMP
+ Shift: Monday - Friday, daytime
+ Job ID: 167581
Overview
Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
Outpatient Therapy Clinic
Full-time: 1.0, Daytime hours will vary
Why UnityPoint Health?
Why UnityPoint Health?
+ Commitment to our Team Weve been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 ( by Beckers Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
+ Culture At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture ( guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
+ Benefits Our competitive Total Rewards ( program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage youre in.
+ Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment Were committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
+ Development We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities ( is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
+ Community Involvement Be an essential part of our core purposeto improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.
Responsibilities
The physical therapist assistant is responsible for carrying out treatment interventions/strategies established in the initial plan of care and under the guidance and direction of the supervising Licensed Physical Therapist.
+ Assists Licensed Physical Therapist in patient treatments through implementation of modalities, exercise, ambulation, patient and family teaching, balance strategies, and activities of daily living.
+ Carries out treatment plan and coordinates with patient, family, significant others and care team.
+ Monitors patients response and modifies treatment to achieve goals.
+ Documents the results of patients assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services
+ Reviews and analyzes quality appropriateness of the physical therapy services delivered. Reports associated problems to supervisor as indicated.
+ Understands and complies with billing and reimbursement procedures according to governmental and third party requirements. Follows through with accurate and ethical billing practices.
+ Accepts responsibility for maintaining and developing personal and professional skills and knowledge related to the work area assigned.
+ Shares new learning with peers to support the clinical skill and program development of peers
+ Assists Licensed Physical Therapist in the oversight of Physical Therapist Assistant students or interns as assigned.
Qualifications
+ Graduate from an accredited physical therapist assistant program
+ One year of experience preferred.
+ Clinical Internship preferred.
+ Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of Iowa
+ Must read, write, speak and comprehend English.
+ Must be able to communicate effectively (written and orally) with people of diverse professional, educational and lifestyle backgrounds.
Job ID: 484100763
Originally Posted on: 7/4/2025
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