Job Summary
The role of the Physical Therapist Assistant is to deliver direct physical therapy services to patients, focusing on enabling them to improve their strength and regain mobility. This position entails overseeing the activities of therapy technicians and students while adhering to essential clinical, financial, and regulatory guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Provide personalized physical therapy care and implement specific exercise programs aimed at enhancing patients’ strength and mobility.
- Supervise the work of therapy technicians and students to ensure effective service delivery.
- Ensure compliance with clinical, fiscal, and regulatory standards within the therapy practice.
Qualifications
- An associate degree from an accredited physical therapist assistant program is required.
- Must possess a valid state license to practice as a physical therapist assistant.
- Candidates should have Basic Life Support certification.
- Completion of mandatory reporter training regarding child and adult dependent abuse is necessary.
UnityPoint Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
