Physical Therapy Assistant PTA - Hospital (Full Time)

UnityPoint Health; Hiawatha (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & parental leave

401K match

Dental & health insurance

Pet insurance

Daily Pay

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Iowa is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to work under a Physical Therapist to deliver individualized treatment across care settings, fostering patient relationships and positive outcomes through compassionate care, accurate documentation, and clinical excellence.

You will supervise therapy technicians and students, participate in multidisciplinary rounds, maintain EMR documentation, and pursue ongoing professional development to support high-quality patient

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program with an associate’s degree and state licensure.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Experience with EMR systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision and guidance to therapy technicians and students while actively contributing to staff meetings, interdisciplinary collaboration, and committee work.
• Support a strong, team-based environment that promotes shared learning and high-quality patient care.
• Take ownership of ongoing professional development by identifying learning needs, pursuing education, and staying current in physical therapy practice, technology, ethics, and regulatory standards.
• Embrace feedback, build new skills, and contribute to the growth of peers, students, and the broader therapy team.
• Maintain a commitment to excellence in clinical, fiscal, and regulatory responsibilities while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and lifelong learning that enhances patient outcomes and therapy services.

Skills

EMR experience

Team collaboration

Patient care excellence

PTA licensure

Education

Associate's degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Make a meaningful impact by helping patients improve mobility, function, and quality of life. As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will work closely with a licensed Physical Therapist to deliver individualized treatment interventions across a variety of care settings. This role offers the opportunity to build strong patient relationships, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and support positive outcomes through compassionate care, accurate documentation, and a commitment to clinical excellence.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

• Provide clinical supervision and guidance to therapy technicians and students while actively contributing to staff meetings, interdisciplinary collaboration, and committee work.
• Support a strong, team-based environment that promotes shared learning and high-quality patient care.
• Take ownership of ongoing professional development by identifying learning needs, pursuing education, and staying current in physical therapy practice, technology, ethics, and regulatory standards.
• Embrace feedback, build new skills, and contribute to the growth of peers, students, and the broader therapy team.
• Maintain a commitment to excellence in clinical, fiscal, and regulatory responsibilities while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and lifelong learning that enhances patient outcomes and therapy services.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program with an associate’s degree; a certificate from an accredited PTA program is acceptable where recognized to meet state licensure educational requirements required.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Experience:

• Entry level/new graduates are acceptable; satisfactory completion of clinical work required by the program attended; previous work/clinical experience indicating successful ability to assume responsibilities within a team context required.
• Two (2) years’ experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant preferred.
• One (1) year prior experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant in state(s) of Practice required.
• Basic Life Support (BCLS) through the American Heart Association required.
• IL & IA Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in State(s) where providing care required.
• IL & IA Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required.