Medical Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must have completed a Physical Therapist Assistant Associate Degree Program.
• Must be licensed in the state of Wisconsin as a Physical Therapist Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients regarding physiology, anatomy and rationale for chosen treatments whereas education regarding prognosis or PT diagnosis should be deferred to the physical therapist.
• Consults with and keeps the Rehabilitation Services Manager informed of needs, problems, and incidents involving the Rehabilitation Services Department.
• Responsible in part, along with the physical therapist, for directing and reviewing the ongoing Restorative Aide services in the nursing home.
• Plays an active role in conducting nursing home resident annual screens.
• Plays an active role in conducting pre-employment screens.
• Documentation of any services/treatments performed.
• Performs other tasks as directed or required to facilitate the work/performance of the Rehabilitation Services Department.