Physical Therapy Assistant

Trinity Health; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in the United States seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to support licensed therapists and implement PT interventions. The PTA will gather data, document results, and collaborate with a team to help patients achieve personalized goals while aligning with our mission and values.

The role emphasizes patient instruction, progress reporting, and ensuring safe execution of prescribed exercises and activities.

Qualifications

• Completion of an Associate Degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Compliance with Iowa licensure requirements.
• One year of acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists physical therapists in tests, evaluations, procedures, and training.
• Supports patient care and environment during treatment.
• Documents patient progress and data in medical records.
• Instructs patients in exercises, ambulation and daily living activities.

Skills

Communication

Exercise instruction

Education

Associate Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

This individual provides care to patients under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The PTA will implement physical therapy interventions, obtain data, and document results of treatment sessions. This individual will collaborate with a team of experienced therapists to help promote the patient’s personalized goals, while also supporting our organizational mission,

values, and actions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• First Line Supervisor x N/A A. Assists physical therapists in performing tests, evaluations, treatment procedures, and job simulation training.

• Exercises responsibility for patient’s personal care and environment throughout treatment.

• Provides patient treatment as outlined by physical therapist’s plan of care.

• Records and reports patient’s progress towards established goals, and data related to care in the patient’s medical record/chart.

• Instructs patients in exercises, ambulation, and activities of daily living, safe body mechanics, home exercise programs, and return to work precautions according to plan of care.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Completion of a two-year college program leading to Associate Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant 2 Compliance with the State of Iowa Physical Therapy Association Rules and Regulations concerning licensure

Experience:

• One year experience in acute setting preferred.

Special Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to communicate with patient and instruct them in exercise programs.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran