UnityPoint-St Luke's Hospital

Full-Time Days

M-F 8hr days, flexible hours, rotation weekends/holidays

$5,000 Sign On Bonus to Qualified Applicants!

The Physical Therapist Assistant functions as an integral part of the rehabilitation team and has a responsibility for evaluation and treating patients requiring services associated with physical therapy. The Physical Therapist Assistant is expected to communicate with the physical therapist regarding the patients treatment and progress and deliver service consistent with policies and procedures governing the delivery of patient care by the Rehabilitation Department, State Licensure and Code of Ethics standards.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's 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 you’re 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. 

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

• Performs treatment/intervention as outlined by supervising Physical Therapist to gain expected outcomes based on patient/client goals including a collaborative approach with patient/family and health care team.
• Utilizes of appropriate Physical Therapy interventions to produce desired outcomes.
• Utilizes of appropriate documentation and billing to communicate progress and status to physicians, other healthcare professionals and third party reimbursement.
• Works within supervision guidelines of a Physical Therapist Assistant in accordance to state licensure laws.
• Utilizes critical thinking maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients.
• Able to demonstrate the necessary skills and competencies of a physical therapist assistant.
• Keeps work area and equipment clean and orderly by maintaining and practicing hospital and departmental policies and procedures regarding safety and infection control.

Development & Patient Education

• Performs as a member of the Rehabilitation Department through joint interventions, communication and quality assurance programs and meetings.
• Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance therapy practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research.
• Assess and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient/family needs including age, culture, gender, readiness to learn and level of comprehension.
• Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential and actual concerns immediately.

Basic UPH Performance Criteria         

• Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
• Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
• Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
• Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
• Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse.  Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff.  Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

• Graduate of an Accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program
• Current licensure in good standing to practice in the state of Iowa
• Must possess and maintain current BLS certification or obtain certification within three months from date of hire.
• Completion of four hours of stroke education prior to the end of orientation and annually
• Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
• Multicultural sensitivity
• Basic Computer skills
• Customer/patient focused.
• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.