Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)- Weekend Program, acute care

American Addiction Centers • Oshkosh, WI

90d • $24 - $37

About The Position

This part-time position involves working in an Acute Care setting at AMCO, specifically within a Weekend Program that operates from Friday to Sunday. The role includes assisting the Physical Therapist in the treatment of patients with various conditions affecting their musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary systems. The position offers a sign-on bonus of $1,000 for new hires and includes weekend program premiums. The pay range for this role is between $24.85 and $37.30 per hour.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
• Physical Therapist Assistant license issued by the state of Wisconsin.
• Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy.
• No experience required.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Physical Therapist in treatment of patient's musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary systems.
• Provides and progresses patient treatment based on therapist's evaluation and plan of care.
• Identifies factors affecting patient's physical and psychosocial comfort and attends to these needs.
• Monitors and notifies/updates supervisory therapist of patient's response to treatment given.
• Plans for patient discharge including providing written home programs, patient/family teaching, and ordering equipment with direction of evaluating/supervising therapist.
• Completes all required documentation with appropriate co-signatures, including patient progress notes, team conference reports, discharge summaries, and records patient care and progress.
• Applies insurance guidelines regarding authorization and number of visits.
• Responsible for cleaning up after patient treatment, putting away equipment, and keeping area neat and orderly.
• Performs various manual techniques, patient positioning, transferring and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• Demonstrates skill in use of modalities, exercise equipment and other devices available in area worked.
• Participates in performance improvement activities designed to identify and resolve problems affecting patient care outcomes.
• Manages assigned caseload, informing site leadership of coverage needs and ability to cover.
• Pursues professional growth through participation in continuing education courses and department inservices.
• Orients new staff to clinical and department policies as requested.
• Participates in the evaluation process of co-workers by providing verbal or written feedback as requested.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees