What are the responsibilities and job description for the PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT PTA - THERAPY PLUS MARION position at UnityPoint Health?

Overview :

Responsible for administering patient therapeutic interventions under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The Level I physical therapist assistant practices within the scope of the profession of Physical Therapy for adult and pediatric patients.

Why UnityPoint Health?

Commitment to our Team For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 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 like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage youre in.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment Were 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 purposeto improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https : / / dayinthelife.unitypoint.org .

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Responsibilities :

Clinical Excellence / Patient Care

Administers patient / client interventions as directed and supervised by a licensed Physical Therapist in accordance with State of Iowa law.

Provides patient and family education and training

Completes required patient care documentation and communication

Collaborates with hospital departments and community agencies to deliver coordinated patient care

Meets department productivity standards

Maintains a safe and orderly work environment

Program and professional development

Provides clinical supervision of students

Facilitates orderly department functioning

Participates in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and hospital meetings

Participates in interdisciplinary task forces and committees

Participates in performance improvement activities

Contributes to program development

Participates in hospital and department provided inservices and community education

Participates in development and education of colleagues

Promotes a greater understanding of rehabilitation and of Physical Therapy in the hospital and community

Assumes responsibility for own professional growth and development in clinical practice, regulatory and fiscal issues

Qualifications :

Meets educational requirements as necessary for obtaining professional license as a Physical Therapy Assistant

Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Iowa.

Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.

Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.

Multicultural sensitivity.

Microsoft Office basic computer skills.

Customer / patient focused.

Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.

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