Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant

If you like rapid growth and working with enthusiastic team members to improve patients’ quality of life, you’ll enjoy your career with us!

Position Summary:

As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), you will be responsible to assist in the retention of long-term quality patients for the clinic through the execution of service delivery systems in turn, ensuring the patient’s needs and expectations are exceeded. Your role will be to ensure patients are correctly following the rehabilitation written. As the Rehabilitation Technician, you will be responsible for all activity in the rehabilitation room including but not limited to maintaining a safe and clean workspace, hands on support and providing an exceptional experience.

About Active Health Clinics:

Active Health Clinics has been proudly providing care to the Fort Dodge community for the past 12 years.

Our mission: Providing our patients the opportunity to live free from pain and restriction without the use of drugs or surgery.

Performance Objectives:

• Perform computerized range of motion assessment following protocol
• Carry out ordered exercise programs based on doctor's written orders
• Administer decompression therapy following protocols (if applicable)
• Maintain all rehabilitation equipment by cleaning, organizing and keeping in pristine condition
• Ensure seamless and efficient patient flow in rehabilitation department
• Chart patient’s progress per clinic protocol
• Encourage and inspire patients to follow through with treatment plan
• Assist patients as needed
• Collect success stories, testimonials and feedback from patients
• Consistently offer the highest level of personalized customer service while maintaining a positive, enthusiastic and helpful attitude

Capabilities/Key Competencies:

• Multitask in a fast-paced environment with a variety of personalities
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to quickly and effectively connect with patients and staff
• Ability to alter communication based on how patient will best understand exercises
• Entrepreneurially oriented, driven to succeed and a commitment to achieve results and solve problems
• Self-starter who can work independently and as a team within existing processes or operate effectively with ambiguity
• Ability to be forward-thinking in the organization of patients, schedule and tasks
• Proficient computer skills
• Present self in a professional and positive manner in attitude and appearance at all times
• Understand, align with and communicate the clinics mission, vision, and values
• Desire to define and take massive action to accomplish your own personal, professional and financial goals

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Physical Therapist Assistant), required
• Licensed in the state of Iowa, required
• 2 years of patient/public facing exercise experience
• 1-2 years experience in a multi-specialty practice preferred, but not required

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that should be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is constantly required to sit, talk, see, hear, and use hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; move about, climb steps or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-15 pounds. Occasional travel to local meetings and training may be required.

Commitment To Diversity:

Active Health Clinics is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multigenerational and multicultural workforce, Active Health Clinics recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business, we hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability, and actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company and across interactions with clients, candidates and partners.

Location:

Fort Dodge, IA

Benefits:

Healthcare reimbursement

401K

Paid time off

FREE gym membership

FREE chiropractic adjustments

Bonus structure

Salary Range:

$20-$24/hour

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance

Medical specialties:

• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fort Dodge, IA 50501: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)

Work Location: In person

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