Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant
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Job Location:
Mauston, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
General Information:
Job title: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
Schedule: Full-time 80 hours per pay period; Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm or four 10-hour days
Weekend rotation: None
Holiday rotation: Rotation required
Position Summary:
The Physical Therapist Assistant position under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist provides education and treatments to patients through exercise manual techniques gait and balance training as well as other therapeutic interventions to assist the Physical Therapist in carrying out their plan of care.
Position Responsibilities:
- Treat patients with movement dysfunction or pain to improve their ability to perform daily tasks decrease risk of adverse events (falls DVT etc.) improve involvement in work tasks assist in recovery from surgery and improve patient outcomes within the scope of ability.
- Document all that occurs as it relates to patient care including evaluations progress notes discharges daily notes insurance approvals/denials and phone conversations.
- Collaborate with other providers.
- Cleaning: helping to clean the treatment rooms assist with laundry cleaning the bathroom etc.
- Perform other duties as requested.
Position Requirements:
- Two-year degree in physical therapy assistant required.
- Wisconsin physical therapy assistant license and continuing education to maintain licensure required.
- BLS certification required.
- Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
- Intermediate proficiency with computers is required.
- Basic knowledge of physical therapy and human anatomy.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Strong quantitative and analytical competency.
- Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Mile Bluff Medical Center is Juneau County's only full-service hospital serving the six-county region. We are committed to providing compassionate and progressive care.
