Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

Employment Type

• Full time
• Shift:
• Day
• Shift
• Description: This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) on Day Shift at the Waterloo Medical Center.
• Position
• Purpose: Provides physical therapy treatments to patients under the supervision of the Physical Therapist. Documents patient treatment. Adheres to MercyOne's performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Values of MercyOne.
• Essential
• FUNCTIONS: Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, competently provides treatment to patients. Communicates relevant patient information. Provides education to patients and families. Supervises students and volunteers. Based on principles of growth and development, provides care appropriate to the age-related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned unit. Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies/procedures
• MINIMUM
• QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of Physical Therapy Assistant program or equivalent. Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of Iowa. No experience required. Mandatory Reporter; BLS; FIM. Valid Iowa driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) (Contract Therapy only).
• Physical
• AND
• MENTAL
• Requirements
• AND
• WORKING
• CONDITIONS: Performs tasks which involve exposure to blood, body fluid, or tissue. Works in an outpatient clinical setting and/or hospital based inpatient setting. The environments are controlled to avoid extremes in climate related to temperature, noise, and exposure to chemicals. Lift/Carry – 50-75 lbs; Push/Pull – 50-75 lbs Activity N/A 0-25% 26-75% 76-100% Lift/Carry Push/Pull Reach Overhead Climb Squat/Bend/Kneel Sit Stand Walk/Move About 4. Must possess the ability to comply with Trinity Health policies and procedures. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.