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Physical Therapist Asst

UnityPoint Health • Urbandale, IA • 14h ago

Area of Interest: Therapy

FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

Department: SN Visits- HC- DM

Shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM/Days

Job ID: 178517

Overview

Pod 4 - Urbandale, West Des Moines + Windsor Heights Area

Shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you'll play a hands-on role in helping patients regain strength, mobility, and confidence. Working under the guidance of a licensed Physical Therapist, you'll deliver personalized care to a diverse community-based caseload. With a strong focus on best practices and compassionate service, you'll help drive better outcomes, enhance quality of life, and create an exceptional patient experience every step of the way.

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

· Makes visits to the homes of patients requiring home health physical therapy services.

· Treats clients to relieve pain, restore function and maintain maximum performance using appropriate physical therapy treatments, modalities and procedures as directed by the physician and physical therapist and included in the plan of care.

· Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.

· Uses physical agencies including heat, cold, water, electricity, ultrasound and massage.

· Instructs patient, family and caregivers in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.

Qualifications

Education:

Graduate of a Physical Therapist Assistant curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association; or, if educated outside the United States or trained in the United States military, graduated from an education program determined to be substantially equivalent to Physical Therapist Assistant entry-level education in the United States by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Passed a national examination for Physical Therapist Assistants

Licensure/Certifications:

Licensed, registered, or certified as a Physical Therapist Assistant by the state(s) providing services.

Valid licensed driver with automobile insurance in accordance with state(s) and/or organizational requirements.

Mandatory Reporter: Child & Dependent Adult Abuse

CPR: Maintain a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Card with Re-certification.

Minimum Experience:

One year experience caring for similar patient population as to be assigned.

Other:

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

Apply Today!

Ready to take the next step in your heatlhcare career? Apply now to join our team + make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve through compassionate care.

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