Physical Therapist Assistant at SSM Health summary:
As a Physical Therapist Assistant at St. Agnes Hospital, you will deliver medically prescribed physical therapy under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, assisting patients in their homes. This full-time role involves implementing treatment plans, documenting patient progress, and potentially coordinating patient support staff. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, this position is designed for those looking to further their career in home health care.
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WI-St. Agnes Hospital Home Care & Hospice
Regular
Job Highlights:
Department: Home health
Sign on Bonus: $5,000
Schedule: Fulltime, Days shift, 8am-4:30pm Mon-Fri
Starting pay: $25.11/hr
Location: 239 Trowbridge Drive FDL, WI
Benefits
- SSM Health offers competitive compensation and Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
- Income based medical insurance premium discounts
- HSA/FSA options
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Generous PTO Bank
- 403b/401k retirement plans
- Daily 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 Program
- Professional development days and opportunities for career advancement
- Employee Relief Fund to help with life’s unexpected financial emergencies
- Commitment 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
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)
Employee
2900000116 HOME CARE FDL
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
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Keywords:
Physical Therapist Assistant, home health care, physical therapy, patient care, medical treatment, healthcare, rehabilitation, home care, SSM Health, health benefits
