Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant
Independence, IA
Jackson Therapy Partners
5x8 hrs

Make a real difference as a travel Physical Therapist Assistant working in an outpatient setting. You will support patients recovering from injury or illness under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist. A recruiter will follow up with additional details after you apply.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active Iowa PTA license or eligibility required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required by the client.
• Outpatient experience preferred. Candidates with experience in orthopedics, sports medicine, or post-operative rehabilitation are preferred.
• Client requires demonstration of competency with common outpatient modalities and therapeutic exercise techniques; experience with electronic medical records preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams and follow plan of care established by a supervising Physical Therapist.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Outpatient clinic.
• Shift name: Days.

Location Highlights

Independence, IA offers easy access to both outdoor recreation and regional services. The city is near the Wapsipinicon River and within a short drive to Wapsipinicon State Park, approximately 20–30 minutes depending on route, offering hiking and paddling opportunities suitable for an adventurous or outdoors-oriented lifestyle. Independence is within commutable distance to small-city amenities and is about 45 minutes to an hour from Cedar Rapids, providing additional cultural attractions, regional transit connections, restaurants, and live music venues for an urban-leaning lifestyle. The area supports a quieter, suburban pace with local parks, community events, and access to statewide highway routes for weekend travel to larger attractions or state parks.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.