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Physical Therapist Asst

UnityPoint Health • Sioux City, IA • 1d ago

Area of Interest: Therapy

FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

Department: Rehab-I/P Hospital- SLRMC

Shift: 40hr/week; 8 or 9hr shifts, Flexible: 4 or 5 day/week; Rotating weekends/holidays

Job ID: 177506

Overview

UnityPoint-St Luke's

Full-Time

40hr/week; 8 or 9hr shifts

Flexible: 4 or 5 days/week; Rotating weekends/holidays

The Physical Therapist Assistant functions as an integral part of the rehabilitation team and has a responsibility for evaluation and treating patients requiring services associated with physical therapy. The Physical Therapist Assistant is expected to communicate with the physical therapist regarding the patients treatment and progress and deliver service consistent with policies and procedures governing the delivery of patient care by the Rehabilitation Department, State Licensure and Code of Ethics standards.

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

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

Performs treatment/intervention as outlined by supervising Physical Therapist to gain expected outcomes based on patient/client goals including a collaborative approach with patient/family and health care team.

Utilizes of appropriate Physical Therapy interventions to produce desired outcomes.

Utilizes of appropriate documentation and billing to communicate progress and status to physicians, other healthcare professionals and third party reimbursement.

Works within supervision guidelines of a Physical Therapist Assistant in accordance to state licensure laws.

Utilizes critical thinking maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients.

Able to demonstrate the necessary skills and competencies of a physical therapist assistant.

Keeps work area and equipment clean and orderly by maintaining and practicing hospital and departmental policies and procedures regarding safety and infection control.

Development & Patient Education

Performs as a member of the Rehabilitation Department through joint interventions, communication and quality assurance programs and meetings.

Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance therapy practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research.

Assess and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient/family needs including age, culture, gender, readiness to learn and level of comprehension.

Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential and actual concerns immediately.

Qualifications

Graduate of an Accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program required

Current licensure in the state of Iowa and in good standing to practice

Must possess and maintain current BLS certification or obtain certification within three months from date of hire.

Completion of four hours of stroke education prior to the end of orientation and annually

Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.

Multicultural sensitivity

Basic Computer skills

Customer/patient focused.

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

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