Teigha Merchant

Teigha Merchant is a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant with extensive experience in providing quality care across various healthcare settings. Currently employed at the University of Iowa since June 2021 and at Jefferson County Health Center since August 2020, Teigha focuses on interventions to enhance functional abilities in daily life and sports, while also emphasizing patient autonomy. Previous experience includes a decade at Keokuk County Health Center, where Teigha treated diverse orthopedic and neurological diagnoses, and served as a ward clerk responsible for administrative tasks. Additionally, Teigha worked at CARE at Home Iowa, LLC in home health services, ensuring comprehensive therapy support. Academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant from Pima Medical Institute and an Associate of Arts and Sciences from Indian Hills Community College.