Physical Therapy Assistant: Shape Mobility & Grow Clinically

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

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