Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, USA
63 days ago
Physical Therapist Assistant

It's more than a career, it's a calling

WI-St. Agnes Hospital Home Care & Hospice

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Department: Home healthSign on Bonus: $5,000Schedule: Fulltime, Days shift, 8am-4:30pm Mon-FriLocation: 239 Trowbridge Drive FDL, WI

Benefits

SSM Health offers competitive compensation and Comprehensive Benefits PackageMedical, Dental, Vision, LifeIncome based medical insurance premium discountsHSA/FSA optionsShort and Long-Term DisabilityGenerous PTO Bank 403b/401k retirement plansDaily Pay: Get paid daily doing the work you love in a way that fits your life. Tuition reimbursement, continued education, discounts, and participations in the Federal Loan Forgiveness ProgramProfessional development days and opportunities for career advancementEmployee Relief Fund to help with life’s unexpected financial emergenciesCommitment to employee wellness through our EAP
 

Job Summary:

Conducts medically prescribed physical therapy under the supervision of a physical therapist. Travels to patient's residence to provide care.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides physical therapy interventions under a plan of care written by a physical therapist.Performs therapy interventions utilizing techniques and skills as appropriate for the patient population.Documents treatment interventions given.May coordinate activities of physical therapy aides, students and other support personnel.Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.Performs other duties as assigned.


EDUCATION

Associate's degree in Physical Therapist Assistant program


EXPERIENCE

No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Constant standing.Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).Frequent walking, reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.Occasional lifting/moving patients.Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.Occasional driving.Rare crawling.

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

2900000116 HOME CARE FDL

Scheduled Weekly Hours:40

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