Physical Therapist Assistant - Ottumwa, IA, IA

FOX Rehabilitation•Ottumwa, IA

About The Position

FOX Rehabilitation is hiring licensed Physical Therapist Assistants to provide in-home and senior living care to older adults in Ottumwa, Iowa, and surrounding communities through its Geriatric House Calls™ model. Working with a supervising Physical Therapist, the PTA carries out individualized treatment plans, guides patients through therapeutic exercises and functional activities, and helps them improve strength, mobility, confidence, and independence. The role involves one-on-one patient care in patients’ homes and senior living communities, in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team that includes Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Fitness Specialists. FOX describes itself as a clinician-operated practice focused on meaningful relationships, evidence-based care, and abolishing ageism. PTAs receive mentorship from their supervising Physical Therapist and opportunities to grow their clinical skills, caseload, and career. Available employment pathways include full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex positions. Compensation is based on experience and employment type, and benefits are available for eligible roles.

Requirements

Hold a valid Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state(s) of practice, or be eligible to obtain one.
Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Maintain current CPR certification.
Have basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Meet the physical demands of in-home and community-based care, including lifting 25–50 pounds occasionally, 10–25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.
Be able to perform CPR and provide moderate to maximum assistance with patient transfers and bed mobility, including repositioning a bed-bound patient alone.
Be able to stand, sit, bend, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, walk extensively, perform repetitive upper-extremity movements, and drive to patient locations.
Wear personal protective equipment when required.

Responsibilities

Deliver individualized treatment plans established by the supervising Physical Therapist, adjusting activities based on patient response and progress.
Instruct, motivate, and safeguard patients during therapeutic exercises and functional activities, while observing and tracking their progress.
Document visits accurately and on time in FOX’s EMR system, following FOX’s Clinical Documentation standards.
Stay connected with patients, their powers of attorney, and community referral sources, and help coordinate coverage when needed.
Provide care in patients’ homes and senior living communities, including driving to those locations.