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Rehabilitation Therapy Technician I

UnityPoint Health
Fort Dodge, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/20/2026 CLOSED ON 7/18/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rehabilitation Therapy Technician I position at UnityPoint Health?

  • Area of Interest: Therapy
  • FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
  • Department: Physical Therapy
  • Shift: Monday-Friday; 7:45 AM - 4:15 PM every 5th weekend and holiday rotation
  • Job ID: 183579

Overview

Shift: Monday-Friday; 7:45 AM - 4:15 PM every 5th weekend and holiday rotation

Ready to make a real impact every day? As a Rehab Technician, you’ll play a vital role in helping patients regain strength, confidence, and independence while working alongside a collaborative team of physical, occupational, and speech therapists. In this fast-paced, hands-on role, you’ll assist with preparing patients for therapy, supporting mobility and guided exercises, and aiding in transfers and treatment activities - all under the supervision of licensed professionals. You’ll help create a safe, organized, and welcoming therapy environment by maintaining equipment, stocking supplies, and keeping everything running efficiently. You’ll also coordinate scheduling, manage clerical tasks, and serve as an important link in communication between staff, patients, and families.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a team setting, pays close attention to detail, and is passionate about delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.

If you’re looking for meaningful work where you can see the difference you make every day, this is your opportunity to be part of every patient’s comeback story.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 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 that align with 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 and health 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.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

  • Assists therapists in patient preparation and treatment
  • Ongoing commitment to reducing costs and improving productivity in the rehabilitation department.
  • Maintains positive relationships with the health care team, patient and family
  • Completes clerical/secreterial functions within the clinic as requested

Qualifications

Education:

  • High School Education or GED

Experience:

  • Entry level/new graduate acceptable

Certification/Course:

  • Maintain Basic Life Support certification

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