Physical Therapy Assistant PTA - Hospital (Weekend Package)

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

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.