Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Newton Health Care Center is now hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant PTA to provide rehabilitation services for our nursing home in Newton, IA!

The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for assisting in assessing the need for, developing, and delivering physical therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation.

Shift Available: Full-time

Responsibilities:

• To provide physical therapy care within the PT scope of practice in accordance with established standards of practice, department procedures and productivity standards
• Assist the Physical Therapist in the evaluation of residents as directed.
• Assist the Physical Therapist with the development of treatment plans as directed.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current licensure as Physical Therapist Assistant in practicing state(s)
• Assume responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification

Benefits:

We strive to provide our employees with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package including:

• Medical and Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision Care,
• Telemedicine Program,
• Company-Paid Group Life Insurance,
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability,
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP),

Benefits, as well as bonuses and variable compensation plans, are based on applicable state law and factors such as pay classification (full-time, part-time, or casual), job grade, location, and length of service.

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