Physical Therapy Assistant-Outpatient

• Area of Interest: Therapy
• FTE/Hours per pay period: .50
• Department: Rehab Therapy Asbury
• Shift: Days, for 40 hours per pay period. There is a holiday and weekend rotation.
• Job ID: 172675
  
  

Overview

Shift: Part-Time, Days, for 40 hours per pay period (20 hours/week). There is a holiday and a weekend rotation in Inpatient Therapy

Help Patients Get Back to What They Love!

Are you motivated by helping others move, heal, and live better? At UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital, we’re looking for a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our outpatient therapy team. You’ll support licensed Physical Therapists in delivering individualized treatment plans that help patients regain mobility, reduce pain, and return to the activities they love.

Seize this opportunity to be part of a team that makes a real difference in patients’ lives!

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

• Assist Physical Therapists with implementing and progressing treatment programs.
• Guide patients through exercises and therapeutic activities.
• Document treatments and patient progress accurately and efficiently.
• Educate and encourage patients to stay engaged in their recovery.
• Collaborate with the rehab team to ensure safe, high-quality care.
  
  

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
  
  

Experience:

• Outpatient experience preferred, but new graduates are welcome to apply!
• Ideal candidate is trained in lymphedema and womens health.
  
  

Certification/License:

• An active, Physical Therapy Assistant license issued by the Iowa Department of Public Health.
• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or within three (3) months from date of hire.
  
  

Make a lasting impact — one movement at a time. Apply now and be part of a team with FOCUS VALUES that Foster Unity, Champion Excellence, Seize Opportunities, and Owns the Moment with our team members and our patients in every interaction.