Physical Therapy Assistant

Overview:

MercyOne Central Iowa operates four not-for-profit Catholic medical centers in Des Moines West Des Moines Newton and Centerville and two specialty hospitals – MercyOne Children’s Hospital in Des Moines and MercyOne Rehabilitation Hospital in Clive (965 beds total) – along with more than 20 additional facilities that house more than 50 primary care pediatric internal medicine and specialty clinics. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893 MercyOne Central Iowa has the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and is also one of the largest employers in the state with more than 7000 employees and a medical staff of more than 1000 physicians and allied health associates. MercyOne Central Iowa is a member of MercyOne which was founded in 1998 through a collaboration between CommonSpirit Health and Trinity Health – two of the country’s foremost not-for-profit Catholic health organizations. MercyOne has more than 20000 colleagues in Iowa and surrounding states.

MercyOne provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our employees' well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance.  

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft 
• Free Premium Membership to care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
• Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs
• Wellness Program

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Under guidance of supervising licensed PT: Acquires pertinent information and implements comprehensive treatment using a variety of techniques; reviews and modifies treatment in response to changing patient needs.
• Provides treatments (including the application of topical medications used in treatment modalities and/or burn/wound care) to a diverse population in a variety of settings (based on assignment) and completes supporting documentation according to hospital policy and State Practice Act.
• Complies with department, hospital, and regulatory agency guidelines with respect to ethics, legal issues and supervisory relationships. Demonstrates professional accountability per the Physical Therapy Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
• Demonstrates appropriate and effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication with team members through the continuum of care.
• Protects patient confidentiality in regard to medical, emotional, and social status.
• Advocates for the profession through memberships, affiliations, continuing education, community service and legislative support.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES AS REQUIRED:

• Successful completion of a course of study for the Physical Therapy Assistant accredited by the APTA or other appropriate accrediting body or equivalent as determined by Iowa Board of PT/OT Examiners.
• Licensed or eligible for Iowa license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire.  Certifications must be obtained through the American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.