Physical Therapy Assistant Full Time

Trinity Health • Mason City, IA

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About The Position

This individual provides care to patients under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The PTA will implement physical therapy interventions, obtain data, and document results of treatment sessions. This individual will collaborate with a team of experienced therapists to help promote the patient’s personalized goals, while also supporting our organizational mission, values, and actions.

Requirements

• Education: Completion of a two-year college program leading to Associate Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant Compliance with the State of Iowa Physical Therapy Association Rules and Regulations concerning licensure
• Special Skills and Competencies: Ability to communicate with patient and instruct them in exercise programs.

Nice To Haves

• One year experience in acute setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists physical therapists in performing tests, evaluations, treatment procedures, and job simulation training.
• Exercises responsibility for patient’s personal care and environment throughout treatment.
• Provides patient treatment as outlined by physical therapist’s plan of care.
• Records and reports patient’s progress towards established goals, and data related to care in the patient’s medical record/chart.
• Instructs patients in exercises, ambulation, and activities of daily living, safe body mechanics, home exercise programs, and return to work precautions according to plan of care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees