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Crossing Rivers Health
Physical Therapist Assistant
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What they do
A Physical Therapy Assistant assists physical therapists to help patients with disabling injuries or conditions improve their range of motion and manage their pain. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of a physical therapist or in a healthcare facility.
$55,874 / year median in Wisconsin
+12% projected growth
Job Description
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Physical Therapist Assistant Full Time Come join our team! Crossing Rivers Health provides competitive pay along with an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision; life insurance, short term disability, paid time off, a retirement plan w/company match, and more! Our core values are practiced and exhibited throughout the organization in our actions and in services provided.Joy :
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Excellence Position Summary The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide direct patient care services under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant will be responsible for documenting patient treatments, changes in condition and other pertinent information as required. The Therapist Assistant will also provide treatment and appropriate therapeutic techniques specific to the age and condition of each patient. Essential Job Functions Administer treatment programs as established by and under the supervision of Physical Therapists. Provide instruction, intervention, motivation, and assistance to patients as they practice exercises or functional activities. Provide the highest quality treatment to patients in order to promote excellent outcomes. Assess patient condition using knowledge of basic biological and medical science. Propose treatment goals and objectives in collaboration with Physical Therapists. Communicate with other care providers as necessary and appropriate. Document treatment, changes in condition and other pertinent information appropriately. Utilize equipment, supplies, resources and time in an effective and efficient manner, ensuring budget compliance and cost effectiveness. Maintain licensure and stay abreast of current best practices, rules, regulations and policies related to the field of physical therapy. Attend or conduct continuing education courses, seminars, or in-service activities. Provide services to agencies that the organization has a contractual agreement with under the Physical Therapist Assistant scope of service. Adequately perform other duties as deemed necessary for the continued viability and success of the department and organization as a whole. Competency Statements Communication- The ability to get one's ideas across to others through oral or written means and to understand the ideas of others through effective listening skills. Friendly
- Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor towards others. Accuracy
- Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. Ethical
- Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards. Diversity Oriented
- Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion or job type. Applied Learning
- Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience. Safety Awareness
- Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety. Empathetic
- Ability appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others. Customer Oriented
- Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures. Active Listening
- Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.