Physical Therapy Assistant

Overview

Are you a Physical Therapy Assistant looking for a flexible, rewarding role that fits your schedule and allows you to make a meaningful impact?  Join our team as a PRN Physical Therapy Assistant , where you’ll enjoy flexibility between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. If you thrive on flexibility, value teamwork, and enjoy serving a wide variety of patients, this PRN role offers both the balance and the professional impact you’re looking for.

Join a team where your expertise truly matters . As a Physical Therapy Assistant , you’ll deliver advanced, compassionate therapy to patients across the lifespan—from the tiniest neonates to complex adult cases—in both inpatient and outpatient settings. If you thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment and love being hands‑on in critical moments, this is the role for you.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options focused on your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:    

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. • Dental, health and vision insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. • Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Assists therapists and assistants with patients by performing second-person assist duties 
• Cleans and sanitizes therapy equipment 
• Maintains a safe and orderly work environment by performing duties such as routine cleaning of equipment, changing mat sheets and pillow cases between patients, restocking linen and returning equipment and supplies to their proper location 
• Stocks treatment rooms 

Qualifications

EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent required 

EXPERIENCE: Must be a graduate of an approved two year Physical Therapy Assistant program, with an Associates in Applied Science, majoring as a Physical Therapy Assistant. Previous experience desirable. Must have IL and/or IA state licensure.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS: Must have IL and/or IA state license upon hire. 

*Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.