Physical Therapist Assistant

Interim HealthCare of West Des Moines is excited to add a caring, compassionate, and dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant's - PTA's to our winning team.

Flexible Schedules

Looking for full-time, part-time, and PRN Physical Therapist Assistants - PTA.

General Purpose :

Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA) provide services for treating impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function under the direction and supervision of a qualified physical therapist and by accepted standards of professional practice, applicable law, and regulation, as well as Interim HealthCare policies and procedures and clinical pathways.

Essential Functions :

• PTA participates in the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient.
• Acts at the direction and supervision of the treating physical therapist and plan of care.
• Participates in developing and evaluating the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s).
• Provides services ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.
• Assists the treating physical therapist in documenting a patient's progress and response to treatment.
• Effectively communicates with other interdisciplinary healthcare team members, providing care to promote coordination of patient care and planning for discharge.

Licensure, Minimum Education & Experience Requirements :

• Current licensure, registration, or certification as a physical therapist assistant (PTA) in the state of Iowa.
• In the last five (5) years, two (2) years of experience as a PTA that is relevant to the patient population assigned preferred.

Company Overview :

Interim HealthCare is America's leading home care, home health, hospice, and healthcare staffing provider.

If you're looking for a stable career opportunity, look no further.

We offer the security of working for an established company.

Nationally, Interim HealthCare has provided great jobs to great people for over 50 years, with more than 300 offices across the country.

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