Waupun, WI, 53963, USA
3 days ago
Physical Therapist Assistant
**It's more than a career, it's a calling.** WI-Waupun Memorial Hospital **Worker Type:** Regular **Job Summary:** Conducts medically prescribed physical therapy under the supervision of a physical therapist. **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. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department. State of Work Location: Illinois + Physical Therapist Assistant, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) State of Work Location: Missouri + Physical Therapy Assistant - Missouri Division of Professional Registration State of Work Location: Oklahoma + Physical Therapist Assistant - Oklahoma Medical Board State of Work Location: Wisconsin + Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services **Work Shift:** Day Shift (United States of America) **Job Type:** Employee **Department:** 4503000045 PHYSICAL THERAPY **Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 32 _SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,_ _pregnancy, veteran status_ **_,_** _or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more. (https://www.ssmhealth.com/privacy-notices-terms-of-use/non-discrimination?\_ga=2.205881493.704955970.1667719643-240470506.1667719643)_
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