Physical Therapy Assistant

Location

Cedar Rapids, IA | United States

Job description

$5,000 Sign on Bonus

UnityPoint at Home

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Cedar Rapids - Home Care

Full-Time 1.0 FTE 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

Join an amazing team at a nationally recognized Top Place to Work in Healthcare! As a Physical Therapist Assistant with UnityPoint at Home, you’ll work one-on-one with patients and their families in a flexible, functional care environment to make it possible for patients to receive the care they need where they’re most comfortable – in their homes

The Physical Therapy Assistant provides direct patient care for a diverse community-based caseload according to the plan of care developed by a supervising Physical Therapist. Delivers patient care that is consistent with clinical best practices and results in high quality, improved outcomes and an exceptional patient experience.

Education:

Licensed, registered, or certified as a Physical Therapist Assistant by the state(s) providing services.

Graduate of a Physical Therapist Assistant curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association; or, if educated outside the United States or trained in the United States military, graduated from an education program determined to be substantially equivalent to Physical Therapist Assistant entry-level education in the United States by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Passed a national examination for Physical Therapist Assistants

Experience: One year experience caring for similar patient population as to be assigned.

Preferred; Home care experience 2+ years’ experience

License(s)/Certification(s): 

Valid licensed driver with automobile insurance in accordance with state(s) and/or organizational requirements.

Mandatory Reporter: Child & Dependent Adult Abuse.

Person Centered Care (PCC) course completion within first 12 months of hire and annual completion of competency validation activities.

CPR: Maintain a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Card with Re-certification.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of rehabilitation principles and able to carry out the procedures in the home with no in-person supervision.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Ability to work as a collaborative team member.

Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures.

Ability to navigate and perform basic use of Microsoft Office products.

Maintains a reliable mode of transportation and has the ability to drive safely during all day and night hours and in all types of inclement weather.

Preferred; Experience with documentation in an electronic health record.

Why UnityPoint Health? 

• Commitment to our Team – We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.  
• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.  
• Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.  

• Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.  
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.  

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