Physical Therapy Assistant — Impactful, Team-Based Care

UnityPoint Health; Hiawatha (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

401K matching

Employee recognition program

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Daily Pay

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Pet insurance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Iowa seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to work with a licensed PT to deliver individualized interventions across care settings. The role emphasizes compassionate care, accurate documentation, and clinical excellence, while building strong patient relationships and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

You will supervise therapy technicians and students, stay current with PTA practice, EMR usage, ethics, and regulatory standards, and participate in interdepartmental

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an accredited PTA program with an associate degree; a PTA certificate may meet licensure requirements where recognized.
• State licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant is required.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Entry level considered; two years PTA experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required per the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision and guidance to therapy technicians and students while actively contributing to staff meetings and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Support a strong, team-based environment that promotes shared learning and high-quality patient care.
• Maintain ongoing professional development by identifying learning needs and pursuing education.
• Embrace feedback, build new skills, and contribute to growth of peers and the therapy team.
• Maintain excellence in clinical, fiscal, and regulatory responsibilities while fostering continuous improvement.

Education

Associate degree (PTA)

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

UnityPoint Health in Iowa seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to work with a licensed PT to deliver individualized interventions across care settings. The role emphasizes compassionate care, accurate documentation, and clinical excellence, while building strong patient relationships and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

You will supervise therapy technicians and students, stay current with PTA practice, EMR usage, ethics, and regulatory standards, and participate in interdepartmental