Physical Therapy Assistant
commonspirit
Physical Therapy Assistant
commonspirit· Rehab Services PT / OT / Speech
About this role
Where You’ll Work
At CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs, patients are at the heart of our care. Our campus is designed to heal the body, mind and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services include a new pavilion featuring enhancements in heart and vascular care, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Physical Therapy Assistant, you will help patients rebuild or maintain their physical wellbeing so they can function at their best level, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life.Every day you will perform initial evaluations, develop and update individualized plans of care, and provide a variety of direct treatments. You will be expected to consistently meet patient care productivity standards, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and families, and promote a positive customer service environment.To be successful in this role, you must possess strong age-appropriate competency skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care.
- Assist the licensed physical therapist with patient assessment, care planning, patient treatment and education according to the professional practice guidelines defined by state and professional sources.
- Works as a collaborative team member to develop a coordinated care plan that is accountable to achievement of established goals.
- Is knowledgeable and completes all required documentation and billing requirements according to established local, state and federal law.
- Is responsible for the knowledge and application of measurable quality metrics associated with the area of active practice. Periodically attends team meetings to discuss/improve program evaluation/quality measures
- Provides supervision to physical therapy techs according to established local, state and federal guidelines.
- Takes responsibility to stay current with evidenced based practice guidelines, stays current with new research introduced and serves as a professional resource to other team members in the area of physical therapy practice.
Job Requirements
- PTA License in the State of Iowa
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the Physical Therapy Assistant position at commonspirit?
The salary for this Physical Therapy Assistant role at commonspirit is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Is the Physical Therapy Assistant role at commonspirit full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a OTHER position. It is posted as a Physical Therapy Assistant role in the Rehab Services PT / OT / Speech department at commonspirit.
Which team or department does the Physical Therapy Assistant at commonspirit belong to?
This Physical Therapy Assistant position is part of the Rehab Services PT / OT / Speech department at commonspirit. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Physical Therapy Assistant position at commonspirit?
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When was the Physical Therapy Assistant job at commonspirit posted?
This Physical Therapy Assistant position at commonspirit was posted on Jul 23, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Physical Therapy Assistant
commonspirit
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