Physical Therapist Assistant, Continuum of Care

SSM Health • WI-St. Agnes Hospital Home Care & Hospice, WI

4d • Remote

About The Position

Conducts medically prescribed physical therapy under the supervision of a physical therapist. Travels to patient's residence to provide care.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Physical Therapist Assistant program
• No experience required
• Proof of motor vehicle liability insurance that meets minimum state requirements upon hire and upon request.
• 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.
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• Driver’s License – State of Issuance
• Physical Therapist Assistant, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Physical Therapy Assistant - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Physical Therapist Assistant - Oklahoma Medical Board
• Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

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.

Benefits

• One week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Instant access to earned, unpaid base pay before payday through DailyPay (fees may apply).
• Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree