Part-Time Physical Therapy Assistant — Inpatient Rehab

UnityPoint Health; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health-St Luke's is seeking a Part-Time Physical Therapist Assistant to work 2 days per week with rotating weekends/holidays in the Rehab-I/P Hospital setting. The PTA provides selected therapeutic interventions under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist and ensures accurate documentation and communication to support the plan of care.

Responsibilities include performing treatments, documenting progress for physicians and the care team, maintaining safety and infection

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program required.
• License/Certifications: Current licensure in the state of Iowa and in good standing. Must possess and maintain BLS certification or obtain within 3 months from date of hire.
• Stroke education: 4 hours prior to end of orientation and annually.

Responsibilities

• Performs treatment/intervention as outlined by supervising Physical Therapist.
• Utilizes appropriate PT interventions to produce desired outcomes.
• Documents and bills to communicate progress to physicians and third‑party payers.
• Works within supervision guidelines per state licensure laws.
• Maintains safety and infection control.
• Demonstrates the necessary skills and competencies as PTA.

Skills

Fluent English

Multicultural sensitivity

Customer/patient focused

Basic computer skills

Education

PTA program graduate

Iowa licensure

BLS certification

Job description

UnityPoint Health-St Luke's is seeking a Part-Time Physical Therapist Assistant to work 2 days per week with rotating weekends/holidays in the Rehab-I/P Hospital setting. The PTA provides selected therapeutic interventions under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist and ensures accurate documentation and communication to support the plan of care.

Responsibilities include performing treatments, documenting progress for physicians and the care team, maintaining safety and infection