Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) | 40 hours per week | Rehab Services

Great River Health•West Burlington, IA

4d•$23

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant assists physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. In accordance with state laws, the assistant carries out routine functions, directs activity programs, documents treatment progress, and helps educate patients, families, and caregivers on preventing further injury or impairment. The role provides treatment as directed by a staff physical therapist and follows physical medicine practice standards. The assistant observes and assesses treatment effects, performs components of patient assessments and daily treatment, tracks progress, and reports findings or changes to the staff physical therapist. The role also supports patient and family education, participates in student clinical education for physical therapist assistants, and uses physical therapy modalities and rehabilitation and medical-surgical equipment safely. The position involves coordination with the healthcare team, professional communication, health promotion activities, and maintaining safety and quality standards. This position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available for eligible candidates. The minimum hiring wage starts at $22.86 per hour.

Requirements

Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent required.
New graduates are encouraged to apply.
Physical Therapist Assistant credential required upon hire.
Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association required upon hire.
Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter certification through the Iowa Department of Human Services required within 90 days.
Child Abuse Iowa Mandatory Reporter certification through the Iowa Department of Human Services required within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide treatment as directed by a staff physical therapist and adhere to physical medicine practice standards.
Observe and assess treatment effects and discuss observations and changes to treatment plans with the staff physical therapist.
Document effectively and efficiently in the electronic medical record.
Perform appropriate components of patient assessments and daily treatment, track patient progress, provide findings to the staff physical therapist, and document findings.
Help formulate patient and family teaching plans, identify learning needs, assess learning effectiveness, and inform the staff physical therapist about learning difficulties.
Participate in student clinical education for physical therapist assistants.
Use knowledge of physical therapy modalities, rehabilitation equipment, and medical-surgical equipment to provide safe and effective treatments.
Treat patients and families with respect and dignity; identify and address their psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious or spiritual needs; and involve them in forming treatment plans.
Communicate appropriately and professionally with patients, providers, staff, and the administrative team.
Develop and participate in health promotion programs, group activities, or discussions to promote health, facilitate social adjustment, alleviate stress, and prevent physical or mental disability.
Coordinate and assist with directing patient care alongside the healthcare team to meet patient needs and follow hospital policy.
Support safety and quality by maintaining a safe environment and assisting patients and visitors.
Follow the health system's Ethics and Compliance program and report compliance variances to an immediate supervisor or compliance officer.
Perform cleaning, chart audits, screenings, and other duties assigned by the manager.

Benefits

$5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
Competitive base pay.
Matching retirement programs.
Health, dental, and vision plans.
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
Employee discounts, including car rental and cell-phone plans.
Employer-paid long-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance.
Paid time off (PTO).
Education Assistance Program.
Employee Assistance Program.
Employee Referral Bonus Program.
Discounted cafeteria meals.
Paid parental leave.
Employee Service Recognition program.
Voluntary plans including life, AD&D, short-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance, and hospital indemnity.