Shift: Full-time, days, Monday - Friday, for 80 hours per pay period. There is a holiday and weekend rotation. 

We are seeking a compassionate, dependable, and motivated Physical Therapy Technician to support our inpatient rehabilitation team. The Physical Therapy Technician assists licensed Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants in providing high-quality care to hospitalized patients recovering from illness, injury, surgery, or other medical conditions. This role helps ensure a safe, efficient, and positive rehabilitation experience while maintaining equipment, preparing treatment areas, and assisting with patient mobility activities.

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.

• Assist physical therapists with patient treatment sessions under direct supervision.
• Prepare patients and treatment areas for therapy interventions.
• Transport patients safely to and from therapy sessions.
• Assist with transfers, ambulation, positioning, and mobility activities as directed by licensed staff.
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain therapy equipment and treatment areas.
• Monitor and report patient responses, concerns, or changes in condition to therapy staff.
• Maintain adequate supplies and equipment inventory.
• Document assigned non-clinical activities according to department procedures.
• Support interdisciplinary teamwork to promote patient recovery and discharge goals.
• Adhere to hospital safety, infection control, and patient confidentiality policies.

Education: 

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience: 

• Prior Physical Therapy Tech experience preferred, but not required. There will be on-the-job training.