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WI-Monroe Clinic Hospital

Worker Type:

Intern/Temporary (Trainee)

Job Highlights:

Are you a high school junior or senior interested in a healthcare career? Join SSM Health as a Youth Apprentice and gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and skills for in-demand healthcare roles all while earning $17/hour at one of our Wisconsin locations.  Unlock your potential and make a difference starting now!  

 

Job Highlights 

Youth Apprentices in our Physical Therapy Aide career pathway help to provide a welcoming environment to patients and assist with the set up and treatment of patients receiving various types of rehabilitative therapies designed to build strength and increase range of motion. You’ll partner with a licensed professional who will serve as your mentor and will help guide your training while providing ongoing support in the role.  

 

Job Details  

Effectively work as part of a team, communicate effectively with close attention to details 

Maintain academic and attendance requirements for participation in the Youth Apprenticeship Program 

Participate in progress reviews scheduled with mentors, school staff, parent(s) or guardian(s), and employer 

Assist with the setup, cleaning, and stocking of treatment areas 

Under the direction of a licensed professional, and upon completion of training, assist with patient care to include:  review of treatment plans, measuring vital signs, and performing range of motion and other prescribed exercises 

Perform other duties as assigned 

 

Education and Experience Requirements 

High school junior or senior  

16 years of age 

Must be authorized and approved by the Wisconsin Youth Apprentice Program in accordance with your local school criteria  

Reliable transportation to get to and from work 

Satisfactory progress towards graduation 

Commit to completing 450 hours at the jobsite (10-15 hours per week) 

Demonstrated maturity and responsibility 

Skill with attending to details, excellent attendance and a strong work ethic 

Foster a culture of caring through interpersonal relationships and communication 

 

About SSM Health  

SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health care system serving the health needs of communities across the Midwest in Wisconsin, Illinois, Oklahoma, and Missouri.  We are committed to providing exceptional health care services and revealing God’s healing presence to everyone we serve.  We’ve received national recognition from U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, Forbes, Healthgrades, and Becker’s Healthcare in recognition of the quality care and patient experience we provide.   

 

 

Job Summary:

Cleans and sets up the treatment area, moves patients, and performs administrative duties. Assists licensed staff in training and treatment.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Sets up treatment area. Assists qualified staff with explaining treatment plans to patients. Assists with the following under the supervision of qualified staff: positioning patients, measuring vital signs, applying compression stockings and/or tubi-grips, assisting patients with performing range of motion exercises, gain training, and other aspects of prescribed exercise program. Uses isolation techniques. Cleans and restocks after procedures. Maintains inventory. Respects patient confidentiality and maintains Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned. 

EDUCATION

Must be at least 16 years of age and currently enrolled in High School or 18 years of age with a High School diploma/GED

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 
 
State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin 

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Work Shift:

Variable Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

4503000028 Physical Therapy

Scheduled Weekly Hours:15

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). 

Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. 

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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.