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Physical Therapist Asst

UnityPoint Health • Waterloo, IA • 6d ago

Area of Interest: Therapy

FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9

Department: Physical Therapy- N Crossing

Shift: Monday - Friday, Daytime

Job ID: 167547

Overview

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Outpatient Therapy Clinic

Full-time: 1.0, Daytime

36 hours/week

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. ? Here are just a few: ???

Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .

Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. ?

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

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 patient's response and modifies treatment to achieve goals.

Documents the results of patient's 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.

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