Physical Therapist Assistant - Riceville, IA

FOX Rehabilitation•IA - Iowa, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

FOX Rehabilitation is hiring licensed Physical Therapist Assistants to provide hands-on care to older adults in Riceville, 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. The role involves guiding patients through therapeutic exercises and functional activities to help restore strength, mobility, confidence, and independence. PTAs work closely with their supervising PT and as part of an interdisciplinary team that includes Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Fitness Specialists. The role offers mentorship, opportunities to develop clinical skills and caseload, and the ability to build a schedule and lasting patient relationships. FOX offers full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex employment pathways; benefit eligibility varies by role and hours.

Requirements

Valid Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state(s) of practice, or eligibility to obtain one.
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Current CPR certification.
Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to meet the physical demands of in-home and community-based care, including lifting, performing CPR, assisting with patient transfers and bed mobility, standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, extensive walking, repetitive upper-extremity movements, driving to patient locations, and wearing 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, observing and tracking their progress.
Document visits accurately and on time in FOX’s EMR system in accordance with clinical documentation standards.
Stay connected with patients, POAs, and community referral sources, and help coordinate coverage when needed.
Work collaboratively with the supervising PT and interdisciplinary care team.
Provide in-home and community-based care, including visits to senior living communities.

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 social content.
Part-time benefits eligibility is based on a minimum-hours requirement.