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PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

Inpatient Category:

PT/OT/ST

Location:

Rhinelander, WI Job Schedule:

FULLTIME

Job Number:

117214 Apply To Job

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital Full Time (.9 FTE, 72 hours every pay period) 8-hour Day shifts, generally no weekends Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy. These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day. The Physical Therapist Assistant carries out inpatient treatment procedures for pediatrics, adolescents, adult and geriatric patients under the guidance and general supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. I dentifies opportunities to improve patient experience. Participates in projects/programs designed to enhance service delivery and patient satisfaction. Provides patient treatment in accordance with plan of care and under guidance of a licensed Physical Therapist. Provides adequate documentation for purposes of justifying reimbursement to third party payers, establishing baseline data and subsequent progress, and recording of treatment. Assists with training of aides. Attends committee assignments, meetings, in services and special projects as assigned and appropriate. Works in more than one patient care area: inpatient, outpatient, rehab unit, skilled nursing facilities, home health, and contract services.

Experience/Qualifications:

Knowledge of occupational therapy standards and practices normally acquired through completion of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program. State of WI PTA licensure needed before starting position Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire - All clinical personnel in identified job codes are required to maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) training through independent study, online manikin and knowledge testing. An acceptable training program is the Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider course from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross Professional Rescuer Program with AED. (See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Policy).

Why You'll Love It Here:

✔Strong work-life balance ✔Full benefits for part-time and full-time employees ✔PTO starts day one ✔Retirement plan with employer match ✔Wellness programs for you and your family Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital campus offers the best in health care services, including advanced medical imaging, high-tech surgical services a state-of-the-art birthing center, comprehensive women's health services and 13,000 square-foot cancer center equipped with the latest technology, rivaling those of hospitals located in major cities. We provide direct access to primary and specialty care, meaning patients in Wisconsin's Northwoods don't have to travel to receive world-class care. To learn more about Rhinelander click the following link: Rhinelander, Wisconsin .

Our Mission :

We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision:

Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others. As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities. Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org. Click here to learn more.

Credentials:

Essential:

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PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT LICENSED

• CPR or BLS