Physical Therapist Asst

Unitypoint Health Marion , IA 52302

Posted 5 days ago

Overview

Responsible for administering patient therapeutic interventions under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The Level I physical therapist assistant practices within the scope of the profession of Physical Therapy for adult and pediatric patients.

Why UnityPoint Health?

  • Commitment to our Team
  • For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
  • Culture
  • At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
  • Benefits
  • Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment- We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.

  • Development- We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.

  • Community Involvement

  • Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org .

Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

  • Administers patient/client interventions as directed and supervised by a licensed Physical Therapist in accordance with State of Iowa law.

  • Provides patient and family education and training

  • Completes required patient care documentation and communication

  • Collaborates with hospital departments and community agencies to deliver coordinated patient care

  • Meets department productivity standards

  • Maintains a safe and orderly work environment

Program and professional development

  • Provides clinical supervision of students

  • Facilitates orderly department functioning

  • Participates in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and hospital meetings

  • Participates in interdisciplinary task forces and committees

  • Participates in performance improvement activities

  • Contributes to program development

  • Participates in hospital and department provided inservices and community education

  • Participates in development and education of colleagues

  • Promotes a greater understanding of rehabilitation and of Physical Therapy in the hospital and community

  • Assumes responsibility for own professional growth and development in clinical practice, regulatory and fiscal issues

Qualifications

  • Meets educational requirements as necessary for obtaining professional license as a Physical Therapy Assistant

  • Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Iowa.

  • Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.

  • Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.

  • Multicultural sensitivity.

  • Microsoft Office - basic computer skills.

  • Customer/patient focused.

  • Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.

  • Area of Interest: Therapy;

  • FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0;

  • Department: Rehab Outreach/Therapy Mar;

  • Shift: 0830-1700 Mon to Fri;

  • Job ID: 150293;

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