Physical Therapist Assistant - Palmer (Casual)

Gundersen Health System; Palmer, West Union (AK, IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinics is seeking a casual/as needed Physical Therapy Assistant to join our rehab team, delivering high-quality care to patients of all ages. Starting pay is $25.72 per hour and will depend on experience.

The position supports a flexible schedule and the opportunity to work within a values-driven, team-focused environment. Minimum requirements include an Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant, Iowa PTA licensure, current BLS for Health Care

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) licensed in the state of Iowa.
• Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a related field preferred.

Skills

PTA licensure in Iowa

BLS for Health Care Providers

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinics (Emplify Health, West Union, IA) is seeking a casual/as needed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our highly committed and dynamic rehab team as we provide excellent quality care to patients of all ages.

What's Available:

Casual, as needed. Starting pay of $25.72/hr and up, based on your years of experience.

What You'll Need:

• Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) licensed in the state of Iowa.
• Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a related field preferred.

Why Join Us:

We offer a work environment that supports you personally and professionally, and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated Departmental leadership that supports you as you do your best work. High-energy, patient-centered environment that serves every patient population from infancy to the elderly A team-oriented department focused on teaching, which is guaranteed to expand critical thinking skills and nursing skillset You can work anywhere. But not everywhere practices LOVE + MEDICINE.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Around here, loving your job is part of the job. Join our mission in changing healthcare while finding a career you'll love! Gundersen Health System offers a proud, local history spanning more than 100 years. Our personalized patient care model is only the beginning of what you will experience as we foster population health transformation and innovation to serve our communities and you. We've made it a priority to enrich the lives of our employees as they find a career they love. Using each employee’s unique talents and passions, Gundersen is committed to delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care to the communities we serve. You can be part of an exciting, highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated offering an employee-first culture, work-life balance, and career advancement & growth opportunities. This culture allows our organization to attract elite talent, like yourself!

What You Can Expect:

• Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth
• Culture that encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member
• Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses
• Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love.

We call it LOVE + MEDICINE and it’s more than our practice. It is who we are.

Gundersen Health System, based in La Crosse, WI, is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 22 counties. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; 6 affiliate critical access hospitals; nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. We deliver Love + Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees.

A rewarding career and an excellent quality of life awaits you.

Learn more about our excellence in patient care, education, research, culture, and something we call Love + Medicine at www.gundersenhealth.org/careers/life.