SSM Health
Location
Fond Du Lac, WI | United States
Job description
It's more than a career, it's a calling
WI-St. Agnes Hospital
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
Join the SSM Health Team and Fulfill Your Calling!
Our Culture
At SSM Health, we bring together and cultivate exceptional people. When our employees thrive, so does our healing Mission.
SSM Health is 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.
Our Opportunities
SSM Health offers competitive compensation. In addition, relevant work experience will be factored into your offer. Comprehensive Benefits Package
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
Income based medical insurance premium discounts
HSA/FSA options
Short and Long-Term Disability
Generous PTO
403b/401k retirement plans
Daily Pay! Access your paycheck when you need it!
Position Specific Information
Schedule: Flexible Scheduling! 5-8/h hours days or 4-10/h days. Start time as early as 7am; with an option to increase FTE.
Location:
St. Agnes Hospital
430 E. Division St.
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
This position has a focus of neurological, speech, orthopedic and post-surgical patients. As a PTA, this position allows to work closely with a team of 8 physical therapist in our high-quality facilities. We are seeking candidates that are passionate about physical therapy, value community and want to serve our local families.
Job Summary:
Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs to treat movement dysfunction and pain resulting from injury, disease, disability, or other health-related conditions.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition.
Establishes, revises and evaluates a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family.
Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient.
Provides education to patient/family /staff by assessing patient/family educational needs.
Provides for continuity of care by participating in discharge planning with patients, families and other health care providers as appropriate, providing home instructions to patients and caregivers, recommending and or providing equipment/ home modifications, and recommending appropriate follow-up care if needed.
Oversees activities of physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel.
Maintains appropriate documentation that details the patient's response to therapy and the need for skilled intervention as outlined by regulatory bodies.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
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.
Licenses / Certifications:
Physical Therapist Assistant, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), ​Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, Physical Therapist Assistant - Oklahoma Medical Board, Physical Therapy Assistant - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
4503000038 Therapies Physical OP
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more. (
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