Physical Therapy Assistant- Trinity Regional Medical Center - UnityPoint Health

Physical Therapy Assistant

UnityPoint Health Fort Dodge

FTE: .4 (16 hours per week, part-time benefits)

Primarily Acute Care setting, but occasional Outpatient Clinic setting. 

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· Treats physical therapy patients under supervision of licensed physical therapists in outpatient, acute, home health care and skilled nursing facility as assigned.

· Assists in development of treatment plans for all patients assigned to case load

· Maintains appropriate documentation in the patient’s medical record

· Ongoing commitment to reducing costs and improving productivity in the physical therapy department

· Maintains positive relationships with the health care team, patient and family

· Communicates effectively in writing and verbally with all appropriate members of the patient’s healthcare team

Education:

Associate Degree in Physical Therapy

Experience:

Entry level/new graduate acceptable

License(s)/Certification(s):

Physical therapy licensure in Iowa or eligible for licensure in Iowa Valid Iowa Driver’s License Maintains Basic Life certification Refer to Stroke Service Policy for annual stroke education requirements.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

· Effective written and verbal communication skills · Basic knowledge of computer concepts · Ability to meet time frames for work completion · Effective skills for teamwork/team facilitation