Physical Therapist Assistant - Sioux City, IA

FOX Rehabilitation • IA - Iowa, IA

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About The Position

FOX Rehabilitation is hiring licensed Physical Therapist Assistants to provide hands-on care to older adults in Sioux City, Iowa, and surrounding communities. Using FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model, PTAs work in patients’ homes and senior living communities, carrying out individualized treatment plans established by a supervising Physical Therapist. They guide patients through therapeutic exercises and functional activities to help restore strength, mobility, confidence, and independence.

The role offers one-on-one patient care within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team that includes Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Fitness Specialists. PTAs receive mentorship from their supervising PT and opportunities to develop their clinical skills, caseload, and career. FOX offers full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex pathways; benefits are available for eligible roles, with part-time eligibility dependent on minimum hours requirements.

Requirements

• Hold a valid Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state or states 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 25–50 lbs occasionally, 10–25 lbs frequently, and up to 10 lbs constantly; performing CPR; assisting with patient transfers and bed mobility; and standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, walking extensively, and performing repetitive upper-extremity movements.
• Be able to reposition a bed-bound patient alone and provide moderate to maximum assistance with patient transfers and bed mobility.
• Be able to drive to patient homes and senior living communities and 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 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 (POAs), and community referral sources, and help coordinate coverage when needed.
• Provide care in patients’ homes and senior living communities, including driving to visit locations.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 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
• Wellness referral incentives for connecting patients to continued care with a FOX Fitness Specialist
• Compensation for writing blog articles or creating social content

What This Job Offers

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