Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) PRN, Inpatient Rehabilitation

Schedule: PRN

Your experience matters

Eastern Iowa Rehabilitation Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) joining our team, you’re embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you’ll contribute

A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) who excels in this role

• Implements treatment plan developed by supervising therapist using appropriate modalities. Seeks consultation as necessary.
• Monitors patient's responses to the treatment plan. Regularly communicates patient progress and possible goal revisions to the physical therapist.
• Documents services provided and patient response/progress.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
• Assists with patient discharge planning.
• Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community support programs.

Why join us

• We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we’re looking for

• Applicants should have a current state PTA license and possess an associate’s degree from an accredited PTA program. Additional requirements include:
• Rehab or acute care experience preferred
• CPR certification required

More about Eastern Iowa Rehabilitation Hospital

Eastern Iowa Rehabilitation Hospital is a 40-bed acute inpatient rehabilitation hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Coralville, IA community for over five years. We are proud to be recognized as one of America's best physical rehabilitation facilities by Newsweek, nationally ranked in the top 4% of Rehabilitation Hospitals by the UDS program evaluation model (PEM), and accredited by The Joint Commission.

EEOC Statement

“Eastern Iowa Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Eastern Iowa Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

• Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
• Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
• We believe that success is achieved through talented people.
• We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
• We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
• We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.