Physical Therapy Assistant - Day Shift, Patient Centered

Trinity Health 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

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.