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Physical Therapist Assistant- Home Health

SSM Health
Madison, Wisconsin, US
Full-time

Job Details

  • Conducts initial assessments, develops individualized treatment plans and provides age-appropriate therapeutic interventions.
  • Evaluates patient response to treatment, including progress made and continuing need for treatment.
  • Provides patient and family education on tasks and resources that support continued functional independence.
  • Oversees activities of physical therapy assistants, students and other support personnel.

Requirements

Licensed Physical Therapist in state of work location

Benefits

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

  • Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
  • Flexible Payment Options : our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
  • Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

JOB DESCRIPTION

It's more than a career, it's a calling

WI-SSM Health at Home Madison Hammersley

Worker Type : Regular

Regular

Job Highlights :

Sign on Bonus Up to $5,!

At SSM Health, we know the healing power of presence begins with compassionate employees like you. Our mission and values put the patient first and helps you to feel valued while respecting teamwork and collaboration.

SSM Health is also committed to creating a partnership with employees. We ask our employees to actively engage and participate in decisions that impact on their work.

We celebrate together and recognize those people who help us deliver an exceptional experience.

Join the SSM Health Team and Fulfill Your Calling!

Benefits

  • SSM Health offers competitive compensation and Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
  • Income based medical insurance premium discounts
  • HSA / FSA options
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Generous PTO Bank
  • b / k retirement plans
  • Daily Pay : Get paid daily doing the work you love in a way that fits your life.
  • Tuition reimbursement, continued education, discounts, and participations in the Federal Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Professional development days and opportunities for career advancement
  • Employee Relief Fund to help with lifes unexpected financial emergencies
  • Commitment to employee wellness through our EAP

Job Summary :

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

Job Responsibilities and Requirements :

PRIMARY 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.

EDUCATION

Associate's degree in Physical Therapist Assistant program

EXPERIENCE

No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • 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.

State of Work Location : Illinois

  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
  • Drivers License State of Issuance
  • Physical Therapist Assistant, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

State of Work Location : Missouri

  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
  • Drivers License State of Issuance
  • Physical Therapy Assistant - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

State of Work Location : Oklahoma

  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
  • Drivers License State of Issuance
  • Physical Therapist Assistant - Oklahoma Medical Board

State of Work Location : Wisconsin

  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
  • Drivers License State of Issuance
  • Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Licenses / Certifications :

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA), Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA), Driver License - District of Columbia, Driver License - State of Alabama, Driver License - State of Alaska, Driver License - State of Arizona, Driver License - State of Arkansas, Driver License - State of California, Driver License - State of Colorado, Driver License - State of Connecticut, Driver License - State of Delaware, Driver License - State of Florida, Driver License - State of Georgia, Driver License - State of Hawaii, Driver License - State of Idaho, Driver License - State of Illinois, Driver License - State of Indiana, Driver License - State of Iowa, Driver License - State of Kansas, Driver License - State of Kentucky, Driver License - State of Louisiana, Driver License - State of Maine, Driver License - State of Maryland, Driver License - State of Massachusetts, Driver License - State of Michigan + 33 more

Work Shift :

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type : Employee

Employee

Department :

Greater Madison Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40

30+ days ago
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