Physical Therapist Assistant - Riceville, IA

FOX Rehabilitation • Riceville, IA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

FOX Rehabilitation is hiring a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to provide hands-on care to older adults in their homes and senior living communities in Riceville, Iowa, and surrounding communities. Using FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model, the PTA works closely with a supervising Physical Therapist to carry out individualized treatment plans, guide patients through exercises and functional activities, and support strength, mobility, confidence, and independence.

The role offers one-on-one patient care within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team that includes PTs, OTs, SLPs, and Fitness Specialists. PTAs receive mentorship from their supervising PT and opportunities to develop clinical skills, caseload, and career. FOX offers full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex employment pathways. Benefits are available for eligible roles; part-time benefits eligibility depends on meeting a minimum-hours requirement.

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.
• Have 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, performing CPR, assisting with patient transfers and bed mobility, and extensive walking.
• Be able to drive to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model.
• Wear PPE 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 through therapeutic exercises and functional activities, 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 POAs, and community referral sources, and help coordinate coverage when needed.
• Provide in-home and community-based care, including visits to patient homes and senior living communities.
• Coordinate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team and supervising Physical Therapist.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible roles.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Continuing education access.
• Clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways.
• Access to advanced technology and tools.
• Supportive, clinician-driven culture.
• Employee referral bonuses for referring a friend.
• Wellness referral incentives for connecting patients to continued care with a FOX Fitness Specialist.
• Compensation for writing blog articles or creating viral social content.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree