Rehab Therapist Asst

UW Health • Madison, WI

11d • $20 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Work Schedule: 100% FTE, 40 hours per week, day shift position. Weekly schedule will be Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. When onsite you will work at East Madison Hospital, 4602 Eastpark Blvd, Madison, WI. Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! We are seeking a Rehab Therapy Assistant to prepare patients, treatment areas, and equipment in a manner that assures the patient’s dignity, personal care, and security. Carry out patient related activities, as directed by the patient’s therapist, such as, assist with a patient’s therapeutic exercises, therapeutic activities, and/or ambulation activities. Complete administrative tasks as delegated by manager, supervisor, or therapist. Establish appropriate interpersonal relationships and communications with patients, families, other team members, students and interns, and other health care professionals. Participate in the education and growth of the team.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 3 months Required
• High School Diploma or equivalent Preferred
• Prior healthcare experience Preferred
• 1 year healthcare experience Preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients, treatment areas, and equipment in a manner that assures the patient’s dignity, personal care, and security.
• Carry out patient related activities, as directed by the patient’s therapist, such as, assist with a patient’s therapeutic exercises, therapeutic activities, and/or ambulation activities.
• Complete administrative tasks as delegated by manager, supervisor, or therapist.
• Establish appropriate interpersonal relationships and communications with patients, families, other team members, students and interns, and other health care professionals.
• Participate in the education and growth of the team.

Benefits

• health and dental insurance
• paid time off
• retirement plans
• two-week paid parental leave
• adoption assistance
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED