Compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant for Patient Care

MercyOne Medical Group; Mason City (IA); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 44.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

MercyOne Medical Group in Iowa seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to support licensed therapists by implementing interventions, collecting data, and documenting results. You will collaborate with a team of therapists to promote patient goals and uphold our mission and values.

The role requires completing an Associate Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant and licensure compliance in Iowa. Experience in acute settings is preferred; strong patient communication is essential.

Qualifikationen

• Completion of a two-year college program leading to an Associate Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Compliance with the State of Iowa Physical Therapy Association Rules and Regulations concerning licensure.
• One year experience in acute setting preferred.
• Ability to communicate with patients and instruct them in exercise programs.

Aufgaben

• Assist physical therapists in performing tests, evaluations, treatment procedures, and job simulation training.
• Provide patient care and maintain patient environment throughout treatment.
• Administer treatment as outlined by the physical therapist’s plan of care.
• Record and report patient progress in the medical record/chart.
• Instruct patients in exercises, ambulation, activities of daily living, safe body mechanics, home exercise programs, and return-to-work precautions.

Kenntnisse

Communication with patients

Ausbildung

Associate Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Licensure compliance with Iowa PTA rules

Jobbeschreibung

MercyOne Medical Group in Iowa seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to support licensed therapists by implementing interventions, collecting data, and documenting results. You will collaborate with a team of therapists to promote patient goals and uphold our mission and values.

The role requires completing an Associate Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant and licensure compliance in Iowa. Experience in acute settings is preferred; strong patient communication is essential.