Physical Therapy Assistant-Inpatient

Shift: Mon-Fri between the hours of 8:00AM-6:00PM rotating weekends

Join our collaborative rehabilitation team at UnityPoint Health! As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) youll work side-by-side with our Physical Therapists to deliver dynamic therapeutic interventions. We empower you to grow your clinical skills across diverse care settingsfrom acute hospitals to outpatient clinicswhile providing the vital communication and documentation that drives exceptional patient recovery.

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.

• Observe and report resident progress responses and any concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated resident care

• Maintain accurate timely and compliant clinical documentation

• Educate residents families and caregivers on exercises safety techniques and mobility strategies

• Support functional rehabilitation goals aimed at improving independence and quality of life

• Maintains a safe and orderly work environment by performing duties such as routine cleaning of equipment changing mat sheets and pillow cases between patients restocking linen and returning equipment and supplies to their proper location
• Help with stocking treatment rooms

EDUCATION:

• Must be a graduate of an approved two year Physical Therapy Assistant program with an Associates in Applied Science majoring as a Physical Therapy Assistant.

LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Must have IL and/or IA state license upon hire.

*Specific offers are determined by various factors such as experience skills internal equity and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.