Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) | 40 hours per week | Rehab Services

Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. In accordance with State laws, assist physical therapists in carrying out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments. Assist in the education of patients, families and caregivers on prevention of further injury or impairment.

What you will do

• Provides treatment as directed by a staff physical therapist. Adheres to standards of physical medicine practice.
• Observes and assesses treatment effect and discusses observations and changes to the treatment plan with the staff physical therapist. Documents effectively and efficiently in electronic medical record.
• Performs components of an appropriate assessment, daily treatment as well as tracking progress on patients as related to the therapy requested and provides findings to the staff physical therapist and documents findings appropriately in medical record.
• Assists in formulating a teaching plan based on identifying learning needs and assesses effectiveness of learning. Family will be included in teaching as appropriate. Staff physical therapist is informed about learning difficulties so alternative teaching method can be implemented. Participates in student clinical education for physical therapist assistants.
• Demonstrates knowledge of physical therapy modalities, rehab equipment, and medical-surgical equipment for safe and effective treatments.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family. Involves the patients and family in formation of treatment plan.
• Communicates appropriately and professionally with patients, providers, staff and administrative team.
• Develops and participates in health promotion programs, group activities, or discussions to promote patient health, facilitate social adjustment, alleviate stress, and prevent physical or mental disability.
• Coordinates and assists with directing patient care, with the rest of the health care team, to ensure patient needs are met and hospital policy is followed.
• Demonstrates a commitment to safety and quality through maintenance of a safe environment and providing assistance to patients and visitors. Performs within the prescribed limits of the health system's Ethics and Compliance program. Responsible to detect, observe, and report compliance variances to immediate supervisor or compliance officer.
• Perform cleaning, chart audits, screenings and other duties as assigned by manager.

• Associate’s Degree (AA) or equivalent Required
• New graduates are encouraged to apply Required
• 1-3 years Preferred
• Physical Therapist Assistant Upon Hire Required
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association Upon Hire Required
• Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services within 90 Days Required
• Child Abuse Iowa Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services within 90 Days Required