Physical Therapy Assistant I
UnityPoint Health
Summary
Shift: Mon-Fri between the hours of 8:00AM-6:00PM + rotating weekends
Job description
Overview
Shift: Mon-Fri between the hours of 8:00AM-6:00PM + rotating weekends
Join the UnityPoint Health team as a Physical Therapist Assistant! Make a daily impact by helping patients regain their strength, mobility, and independence. As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will partner directly with our licensed Physical Therapists to provide hands-on care and targeted exercises.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical supervision and guidance to therapy technicians and students while actively contributing to staff meetings, interdisciplinary collaboration, and committee work.
- Support a strong, team-based environment that promotes shared learning and high-quality patient care.
- Take ownership of ongoing professional development by identifying learning needs, pursuing education, and staying current in physical therapy practice, technology, ethics, and regulatory standards.
- Embrace feedback, build new skills, and contribute to the growth of peers, students, and the broader therapy team.
- Maintain a commitment to excellence in clinical, fiscal, and regulatory responsibilities while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and lifelong learning that enhances patient outcomes and therapy services.
Qualifications
Education:
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program with an associate's degree; a certificate from an accredited PTA program is acceptable where recognized to meet state licensure educational requirements required.
- Bachelor's degree is preferred.
Experience:
- Entry level/new graduates are acceptable; satisfactory completion of clinical work required by the program attended; previous work/clinical experience indicating successful ability to assume responsibilities within a team context required.
- Two (2) years' experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant preferred.
- One (1) year prior experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems preferred.
License(s)/Certification(s):
- Licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant in state(s) of Practice required.
- Basic Life Support (BCLS) through the American Heart Association required.
- Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required.
- Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program with an associate's degree
- Certificate from an accredited PTA program acceptable where recognized to meet state licensure educational requirements
- Satisfactory completion of clinical work required by the program attended
- Previous work/clinical experience indicating successful ability to assume responsibilities within a team context
- Licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant in state(s) of practice
- Basic Life Support (BCLS) through the American Heart Association
- Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care
- Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Two (2) years' experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant preferred
- One (1) year prior experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems preferred
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) Matching
- Employee Recognition Program
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Pet Insurance
- Daily Pay
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Adoption Assistance
Company overview
UnityPoint Health is a leading integrated non-profit health system serving communities across Iowa, western Illinois, and southern Wisconsin. As the nation's 13th largest nonprofit health system and fourth largest nondenominational health system in America, UnityPoint Health operates a comprehensive network of 18 regional hospitals, 17 community network hospitals, and over 400 clinics and healthcare facilities. The organization provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including primary care, specialty care, emergency services, surgical procedures, maternity care, cancer treatment, heart care, and home health services. Each year, UnityPoint Health serves nearly 8 million patient visits, performs approximately 100,000 surgeries, and delivers more than 20,000 babies. With more than 29,000 team members, the health system is recognized for its coordinated care approach, shared electronic medical record system, and commitment to making healthcare easier and more personal for patients. UnityPoint Health has been consistently recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for four consecutive years, reflecting its strong organizational culture and commitment to team member development.