Physical Therapist Assistant - Mount Pleasant

Athletico Physical Therapy; Mount Pleasant (IA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 46,494; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generative AI Documentation Scribe

Continuing Education Allowance

Mentorship programs

Leadership programs

Retirement 401(k) w/ company match

PTO 17 days

Job summary

Athletico Physical Therapy in Mount Pleasant, IA, is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for a full-time role. You will join a collaborative team focused on improving patients’ health and quality of life while growing your skills and future as a PTA.

You’ll work in a supportive environment with ongoing learning, mentorship, and leadership programs, plus access to 900+ locations and comprehensive benefits. Licensure and CPR are required.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
• Current professional licensure or license eligible.
• Current CPR Certification.

Skills

Current CPR Certification

Licensure eligibility (licensure in US

Education

Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Current Professional licensure or license eligible

Job description

Position Overview

About Us:

At Athletico, we believe in the power of support – because a little help can lead to extraordinary achievements. Physical therapyisn’tjust about recovery;it’sabout transformation. Our team thrives on providing life-changing care for our patients, and we know that achieving this begins with taking care of our own.

Our mission is simple yet powerful:Extraordinary people improving lives.

Join us for a conversation to be a part of this awesome team!Position Summary: Our Physical Therapist Assistant’s role is to enhance your patient’s health and quality of life. You will be exposed to a culture of teamwork, continuous learning, and growth. Work with a variety of specialties while you grow your skills and your future as a physical therapist assistant!

Unique and Competitive Benefits offered with this full-time position:

• New for 2026!Athletico clinicians are supported by Generative AI Documentation Scribe - purpose-built AI technology that automatically generates compliant clinical documentation in real time, so you can stay fully present with your patients and deliver the meaningful, undivided care they deserve.
• Yearly Continuing Education Allowance, access to MedBridge and Athletico University, and an additional 5 days of PTO dedicated towards your Continuing Education
• Strategic Mentorship programs
• Leadership programs
• Incentives based on quality care and patient outcomes rather than visits per week
• 900 plus locations in 25 states (top notch care since 1991!)
• Residency Programs and more (Athletico will reimburse 100% of curriculum costs!)

Additional Benefits offered with this full-time position:

• Medical & Rx, Dental and Vision(eligibility begins day one of employment)
• HSA, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA
• Progyny Fertility Benefit
• Critical Illness, Accident, & Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Company Paid Basic Life / AD&D
• Supplemental Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, Child)
• Company Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Long-Term DisabilityBuy-Up Option
• Company Paid Maternity & Parental Leave
• Adoption & Surrogacy Expense Reimbursement
• KinderCare Discount
• Legal & Credit Monitoring
• Student Loan Repayment Program (eligible clinicians only)
• 17 daysPTO (accrual startsimmediatelyupon hire)
• 6 Major Holidays off plus 2 floating holidays yearly
• 5 CEU PTO Days
• Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy benefits as an employee
• Bereavement Time Off & Resources
• Commuter: Pre-Tax Transit & Parking
• Retirement 401(k) w/ Per-Pay Company Match
• SoFi Financial Wellness Tools & Loan Resources
• HUSK Fitness Resources & Gym Discounts
• Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Learn more by checking outour 2026Athletico's Benefits Summary.

Qualifications:

• Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program
• Current Professional licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant or license eligible based on the rules and regulations of the state you are applying
• Current CPR Certification

Athletico clinicians are energetic and service minded team players that provide exceptional patient care and service. State licenses must be maintained. All compliance standards must be completed as requested.

Athletico provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salaried ranges listed are for full time (40 hour) employees. Additional pay such as incentive, GAP, overtime, and stipends are subject to the rules of each program and may not be available in all locations. Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.

Minimum Salary/Wage

USD$ 20.00 Hr.

Maximum Salary/Wage

USD$ 33.75 Hr.