Physical Therapy Assistant
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Job Location:
Sioux Center, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
Physical Therapy Assistant
Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM
Sioux City IA
Full Time Benefits
The PACE Physical Therapist Assistant functions as an integral part of the PACE Therapy team and has responsibility for treating participants requiring services associated with physical therapy. The Physical Therapist Assistant is expected to communicate with the therapist and other members of the PACE IDT regarding the participants treatment and progress and deliver service in collaboration with the policies and procedures governing the delivery of patient care by the PACE Team
Why UnityPoint Health
At UnityPoint Health you matter. Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance paid holidays short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
Patient Care
Assists Licensed Physical Therapist in patient treatments through implementation of modalities exercise ambulation patient and family teaching balance strategies and activities of daily living.
Carries out treatment plan and coordinates with patient family significant others and care team.
Monitors patients response and modifies treatment to achieve goals.
Documents the results of patients assessment treatment follow-up and termination of services
Reviews and analyzes quality appropriateness of the physical therapy services delivered. Reports associated problems to supervisor as indicated.
Works within Supervsion guidelines of Physical Therapist Assistant in accordance with state licensure laws.
Clinical Excellence
Accepts responsibility for maintaining and developing personal and professional skills and knowledge related to the work area assigned.
Shares new learning with peers to support the clinical skill and program development of peers.
Quality of Care
Assists Licensed Physical Therapist in the oversight of Physical Therapist Assistant students or interns as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
Graduate from an accredited physical therapist assistant program
License(s)/Certification(s)
Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of Iowa
Valid drivers license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons
Valid auto insurance
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Must read write speak and comprehend English.
Must be able to communicate effectively (written and orally) with people of diverse professional educational and lifestyle backgrounds.
Key Skills
- Patient Care
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Physiology Knowledge
- Medical office experience
- Office Experience
- Patient Assessment
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Front Desk
- Teaching
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
About Company
As an integrated health system, we provide care throughout Iowa, western Illinois and southern Wisconsin in not-for-profit hospitals, clinics and home health settings.
