Physical Therapy Assistant

IA_MMC Mercy Health Services - Iowa, Corp.; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Corp. in Mason City, IA is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support licensed physical therapists in delivering patient-centered care. You will implement treatment plans, monitor progress, and document outcomes while collaborating with an experienced therapy team.

Responsibilities include assisting with tests, therapeutic procedures, patient education, and ensuring safe, effective home exercise programs. Iowa licensure compliance and acute-care experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of a two-year college program leading to an Associate Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Compliance with Iowa licensure rules for Physical Therapy Assistants.
• One year experience in acute care setting preferred.
• Ability to communicate with patients and instruct them in exercise programs.

Responsibilities

• Assists physical therapists in performing tests, evaluations, treatment procedures, and job simulation training.
• Provides patient treatment as outlined by the plan of care.
• Records and reports patient progress in the medical record/chart.
• Instructs patients in exercises, ambulation, activities of daily living, safe body mechanics, home exercise programs, and return-to-work precautions.

Skills

Communication

Patient 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

• 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.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.