Physical Therapy Assistant- Trinity Regional Medical Center - Military veterans preferred

Overview:

Physical Therapy Assistant

UnityPoint Health Fort Dodge

FTE: .4 (16 hours per week, part-time benefits)

Primarily Acute Care setting, but occasional Outpatient Clinic setting.

Why UnityPoint Health??

• Commitment to our Team Weve been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Beckers 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 that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage youre in.?
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment Were 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 purposeto improve the health of the people and communities we serve.?

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Responsibilities:

Treats physical therapy patients under supervision of licensed physical therapists in outpatient, acute, home health care and skilled nursing facility as assigned.

Assists in development of treatment plans for all patients assigned to case load

Maintains appropriate documentation in the patients medical record

Ongoing commitment to reducing costs and improving productivity in the physical therapy department

Maintains positive relationships with the health care team, patient and family

Communicates effectively in writing and verbally with all appropriate members of the patients healthcare team

Communicates effectively in writing and verbally with all appropriate members of thepatients healthcare team

Qualifications:

Education:

Associate Degree in Physical Therapy

Experience:

Entry level/new graduate acceptable

License(s)/Certification(s):

Physical therapy licensure in Iowa or eligible for licensure in Iowa Valid Iowa Drivers License Maintains Basic Life certification Refer to Stroke Service Policy for annual stroke education requirements.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Effective written and verbal communication skills Basic knowledge of computer concepts Ability to meet time frames for work completion Effective skills for teamwork/team facilitation

Other:

Gloves, gait belt, gowns, mask when necessary.