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Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Acute Rehabilitation

Facility Lifepoint Rehabilitation
Location Ottumwa, IA
Career Area Therapy
Schedule Full Time
Workplace On-site
Job Shift Day
Date Posted 02/05/2026
Job ID #331023

Facility Name: Ottumwa Regional Health Center

Schedule: Full-time

 

Your experience matters 

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

 

How you'll contribute 

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) who excels in this role:

  • Administers physical therapy interventions as directed by the supervising PT.
  • Assists in patient mobility and exercise routines.
  • Monitors patient responses and reports progress to PT.
  • Maintains accurate and timely documentation.
  • Ensures a safe and clean environment for treatment.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Why join us 

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

  • Financial Protection & PTOLife, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

  • Financial & Career GrowthHigher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

  • Employee Well-beingMental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

 

What we're looking for

  • Education: Associate's degree from a PTA program.
  • Experience: Rehab or acute care experience preferred.
  • License: Current PTA license in state of practice.
  • Certifications: CPR certification required.

 

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

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