Part-Time Physical Therapy Assistant

Iowa City Hospice•Iowa City, IA

21d•Hybrid

About The Position

At the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) | Johnson County, Iowa, our team members are passionate about improving lives through exceptional care delivered in the comfort of our patients' homes. We value compassion, teamwork, professionalism, and service excellence. Our employees enjoy meaningful work, supportive leadership, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. The VNA is excited to introduce a newly created Part-Time Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) position to support our growing home health team. In this rewarding role, you will work under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to provide therapeutic services that help patients recover from illness, injury, surgery, or chronic health conditions. Every day offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships while making a direct impact on your patients' quality of life. If you are seeking a mission-driven career with a respected nonprofit organization and enjoy working independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team, we would love to speak with you.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Current Iowa Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in good standing.
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance.
Ability to travel throughout Johnson County.
Physical ability to assist patients with transfers, mobility training, gait training, therapeutic exercise, and activities of daily living.
Strong communication, documentation, and patient education skills.
Ability to successfully pass all pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check, reference checks, and any other screenings required by VNA and applicable state and federal regulations.

Nice To Haves

Previous home health experience.
Electronic medical record (EMR) experience.
Current CPR certification.
Experience working with geriatric and medically complex patients.

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy treatments and interventions according to the patient's plan of care
Assist patients with therapeutic exercises, stretching, strengthening, range-of-motion activities, and mobility training
Provide gait training and instruction on proper use of assistive devices
Perform transfer training using safe body mechanics and appropriate equipment
Deliver therapeutic techniques designed to reduce pain, improve circulation, and restore function
Observe, document, and communicate patient progress and treatment responses to the supervising Physical Therapist
Educate patients and family members on home exercise programs and strategies to support recovery
Participate in discharge planning and ongoing care coordination
Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation
Collaborate with nurses, therapists, physicians, and other care team members to ensure exceptional patient outcomes
Attend staff meetings, case conferences, educational opportunities, and quality improvement initiatives
Follow agency policies, documentation standards, infection-control procedures, and all regulatory requirements

Benefits

Bi-weekly pay
Prorated benefits for part-time staff beginning the first of the month following employment
Company-issued iPhone and iPad
Generous vacation accrual starting in your first year
Eight paid holidays
Three Wellmark medical plan options with employer-supported premiums
Blue Dental coverage
Avesis Vision coverage
Employer-paid Long-Term Disability insurance
Employer-paid Life Insurance (additional family coverage available)
403(b) retirement plan with employer match and professional financial advising
Voluntary Short-Term Disability coverage
Voluntary Accident and Cancer insurance plans
Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)
Additional voluntary life insurance options