Physical Therapist Assistant at SSM Health summary:
As a Physical Therapist Assistant at St. Agnes Hospital Home Care & Hospice, I provide patient-centered physical therapy interventions under the supervision of licensed physical therapists. My role involves traveling to patients' homes, performing therapeutic techniques, and documenting care to facilitate recovery. The position requires an associate's degree in Physical Therapist Assistant program and offers opportunities for professional development and comprehensive benefits.
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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
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.
Keywords:
Physical Therapist Assistant, Home Healthcare, Patient Care, Rehabilitation, Therapeutic Techniques, Healthcare, Physical Therapy, Home Care Services, Patient Recovery, SSM Health
