PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT - WAUSAU HOME HEALTH

Aspirus Health•Wausau, WI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Aspirus At Home is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for its field team in the Wausau, Wisconsin area. The position carries out patient treatment procedures for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients under the guidance and general supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The role may involve work in multiple patient care settings, including inpatient, outpatient, rehabilitation units, skilled nursing facilities, home health, and contract services. The Physical Therapist Assistant provides treatment according to the plan of care and documents services to support third-party reimbursement, establish baseline data and track progress, and record treatment. The role also contributes to patient experience, service delivery, patient satisfaction, and a safe environment for patients and staff. Other duties include assisting with aide training and attending assigned committee work, meetings, in-services, and special projects. Department-specific accountabilities are determined and maintained within each unit’s Scope of Service. This position is 0.6 FTE, or 48 hours every two weeks, on the day shift.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
State of Wisconsin Physical Therapist Assistant license.
Current BLS certification or obtain it within 90 days of hire. Clinical personnel must maintain BLS training through independent study, online manikin, and knowledge testing; acceptable courses include the American Heart Association BLS Health Care Provider course or the American Red Cross Professional Rescuer Program with AED.
Valid driver’s license.
Automobile liability insurance with $100,000/$300,000 coverage or $300,000 combined single-limit liability.

Nice To Haves

Postgraduate education in patient treatment techniques.
Experience in general physical therapy treatment.

Responsibilities

Carry out patient treatment procedures for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients under the guidance and general supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
Provide patient treatment in accordance with the plan of care and under the guidance of a licensed Physical Therapist.
Document treatment to support third-party reimbursement, establish baseline data and subsequent progress, and record services provided.
Identify opportunities to improve the patient experience and participate in projects or programs designed to enhance service delivery and patient satisfaction.
Identify opportunities to improve the Environment of Care and patient and staff safety; participate in projects and programs designed to create a safe environment and avoid error.
Assist with training aides.
Attend assigned committee work, meetings, in-services, and special projects as appropriate.
Work in more than one patient care area, which may include inpatient, outpatient, rehabilitation units, skilled nursing facilities, home health, and contract services.
Maintain department-specific accountabilities as determined and maintained within each unit’s Scope of Service.