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Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Position Title: P.T. Assistant CPID:

Department: Outpatient Rehabilitation: Eldridge

Purpose: Provides treatment to patients within Genesis Health System in a caring, professional and

efficient manner. These settings may include inpatient, out-patient, long term, home healthcare

and /or outreach services. The assistant may provide treatment independently according to

State practice guidelines. The assistant is responsible for assisting the therapist in

reassessment. To complete necessary documentation in an accurate and timely manner. To

supervise clinical interns in an effective and professional manner with the guidance and

assistance of supervising physical therapist.

Report To:

Supervisor, Outpatient Rehab

Supervisory No Supervision: The job does not require the provision of guidance or supervision to

Responsibility: others. There is no formal responsibility for directing others.

Materials Responsibility: Very Limited. Work requires very limited responsibility for material resources.

Examples of resources could include personal work materials, supplies or equipment,

or very small amounts of cash. The employee has a very limited or indirect amount of

control over these resources. Although human error might require the repair or

replacement of materials, usually the cost of correcting these errors is minor. The

variety and volume of resources is also very limited. Problems associated with material

resources are very uncomplicated.

Key Relationships Co-workers/Health System Employees, Outside Agencies/Other Health Care

Providers, General Public/Visitors/Volunteers, Physicians/Medical Office

Staff, Patients, Families, and Significant Others

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

Education: 2 year college program or equivalent experience

Field OF Study: Physical Therapy

Special Training: Basic Life Support

Training Preferred: Word processing, spreadsheet, Illinois state license

Licensures/Registratio lowa state license. If licensed in another state, must obtain licensure within 1 year.

n:

Experience: No experience required.

InterpersonalSkills: Interaction is with a variety of people inside or outside the organization.

Communications are of moderate difficulty and sensitivity. Contact with others may

involve detailed & lengthy dialogues & exchanges of information. Requires a moderate

amount of interpersonal skills. Interactions involve dealing with moderately complicated

problem situations or stressful encounters.

Working Condition: There is limited exposure to highly adverse environmental conditions including physical

hazards, health and safety risks, and otherwise undesirable characteristics in the

environment. Personal risks require safety equipment or precautions to be followed

closely but the time the employee may be exposed to these conditions is limited to 10%

or less of the work day.

Possible Exposure to Blood Borne Yes

Pathogens:

Date 1999-12-21

Date Revised: 2019-06-26

Date Revised: Page 1 of 2

6/26/2019

Pre-Employee Physical Activities and Environmental Conditions Checklist

Process 814

Job Title: . Assistant

Department: Outpatient Rehabilitation: DeWitt

RARE Occasional Frequent Not

Activity/Conditions (4-8 x per hr) (8-12 x per (12-24 x per Present

0-33% hr) hr)

34-66% 67-100%

Physical Activities

Lift:

0 - 25pds

026 - 50pds

051 - 100pds

100 - 249pds

Carry:

0 - 25pds

026 - 50pds

051 - 100pds

100 - 249pds

Push-Pull:

0 - 25pds

026 - 50pds

051 - 100pds

100 - 249pds

Other:

Sit

Stand

Walk

Crawl

Bend-Stoop-Twist

Kneel

Squat

Reach Forward

Reach High-Low

Climb

Operate Power Tools/Vibratory Equipment

Fine manipulation Finger

Repetitive Motion Hand/Arm

Operate Heavy Machinery

Drive

l Conditions:

Work Outside

Extreme heat

Extreme cold

Noise

Dust-Vapors-Fumes

Odors

Wet-Humid

Genesis Health System is the region’s leading, integrated not‑for‑profit health care network serving Iowa and Illinois. Our therapists, physicians, nurses, and support teams work together to deliver compassionate, evidence‑based care across inpatient, outpatient, long‑term, home‑health, and community‑outreach settings. Join us and make a daily impact while advancing your professional skills.

What You’ll Do

As a Physical Therapist Assistant you will:

+ Deliver safe, effective physical therapy interventions for diverse patient populations (orthopedic, neuro, post‑op, geriatric, pediatric, sports‑injury) across outpatient clinics, acute care floors, home‑health visits, and specialty outreach programs.

+ Collaborate closely with supervising Physical Therapists to reassess patients, progress treatment plans, and document outcomes in our electronic health‑record system—on time, every time.

+ Educate patients & families on home‑exercise programs, fall‑prevention strategies, and adaptive techniques to maximize independence.

+ Uphold all Iowa (or Illinois) PTA licensure standards and Genesis Health System policies for quality, safety, and infection control.

+ Mentor PTA students and clinical interns, modeling best practices and professional ethics.

What Sets You Up for Success

Minimum Qualifications

+ **Associate Degree** from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program (or equivalent military training).

+ **Current Iowa PTA license**  —or ability to secure Iowa/Illinois licensure within 12 months of hire.

+ **Basic Life Support (BLS) certification** .

+ Tech‑savvy with the ability to learn documentation software; MS Word/Excel skills helpful.

+ Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with physicians, nurses, case managers, patients, families, and the public.

Preferred Extras

+ Outpatient rehab or acute‑care rotation experience.

+ Illinois PTA license in addition to Iowa (dual‑state licensure earns priority).

+ Interest in specialty programs (sports medicine, vestibular, pelvic health, wound care, lymphedema).

Thrive With Us

Genesis offers competitive wages _plus_ a comprehensive benefits package designed to keep you healthy and growing:

+ Affordable medical, dental & vision insurance from day one

+ 401(k) with immediate company match

+ Paid time off, holiday pay & extended illness bank

+ Tuition reimbursement & CEU support for license renewal

+ Free on‑site and virtual wellness resources

+ Career‑ladder opportunities across our 100+ care locations

Work‑Life Snapshot

**Schedule** : Part Time / 20 hours per week

**Environment** Modern outpatient therapy gyms, fully equipped inpatient rehab units, and community‑based outreach sites

Ready to Elevate Patient Mobility—And Your Career?

Click **“Apply Now”** or visit **careers.genesishs.org** and search **“PTA”** to get started. We can’t wait to meet you!

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran