Physical Therapy Assistant (Full-time/Townsend)
Billings Clinic, Townsend, WI, United States
Physical Therapy Assistant (Full-time/Townsend)
Under the supervision of a physical therapist, administers physical therapy treatments to patients/residents. Work may be performed in one or more areas of the CAH Facility to include hospital, inpatientand outpatient, and with home health patients in their homes.
Essential Job Functions
Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.
Administers therapeuticactivities manual therapy, heat, light, sound, water, and electrical modalitytreatments such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, ultraviolet, infrared, and hot/cold packs.
Administers traction to relieve neck and back pain, using intermittent and static traction equipment.
Instructs, motivates, andassts patients/residents to learn and improve functional activities.
Observes patients/residentsduring treatments and compiles and assesses data on patients’/residents’responses to treatments and progress. Coordinates information with the physicaltherapist. Documents in medical records according to established procedures.
Fits patients for, adjusts, andtrains patients in use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, andsupportive devices, such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
Coordinates and confers withother members of the health care team to exchange, discuss, and evaluatepatient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment careplans.
May measure patient’s/resident’srange of joint motion, length and girth of body parts, muscle strength andvital signs to determine effects of specific treatments or to assist physicaltherapist to compile data for patient evaluations.
Performs other clerical duties,such as timely and accurate entry of patient charges, taking inventory,ordering supplies, answering telephones, taking messages, or completing forms.
Utilizes performance improvementprinciples to assess and improve quality.
Identifies needs and sets goalsfor own growth and development; meets all mandatory organizational anddepartmental requirements. Participates and attends educational meetings withrespect to continuing education, co-worker in-services, and Billings Cliniceducational course offerings to enhance knowledge and further professional skills.
Maintains competency in allorganizational, departmental and outside agency safety standards relevant tojob performance.
Performs other duties asassigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Benefits
We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full- and part-time employees (minimum of 20 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more.
Employment Details
Shift:
Day, Evening
Employment Status:
Full-Time (.75 or greater)
Hours per Pay Period:
1.00 = 80 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt)
Starting Wage:
$27.69 - 34.61
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Two (2) year Associate Degree - Physical Therapy Assistant degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant school
Certifications and Licenses
Certification from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program & Healthcare Provider CPR certification - At hire
EEO Statement
Billings Clinic is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming employer, that strives to be kind, safe, and courageous in all we do. As an equal opportunity employer, our policies and processes are designed to achieve fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, and/or disability. To ensure we provide an accessible candidate experience for prospective employees, please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.
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Under the supervision of a physical therapist, administers physical therapy treatments to patients/residents. Work may be performed in one or more areas of the CAH Facility to include hospital, inpatientand outpatient, and with home health patients in their homes.
Essential Job Functions
Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.
Administers therapeuticactivities manual therapy, heat, light, sound, water, and electrical modalitytreatments such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, ultraviolet, infrared, and hot/cold packs.
Administers traction to relieve neck and back pain, using intermittent and static traction equipment.
Instructs, motivates, andassts patients/residents to learn and improve functional activities.
Observes patients/residentsduring treatments and compiles and assesses data on patients’/residents’responses to treatments and progress. Coordinates information with the physicaltherapist. Documents in medical records according to established procedures.
Fits patients for, adjusts, andtrains patients in use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, andsupportive devices, such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
Coordinates and confers withother members of the health care team to exchange, discuss, and evaluatepatient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment careplans.
May measure patient’s/resident’srange of joint motion, length and girth of body parts, muscle strength andvital signs to determine effects of specific treatments or to assist physicaltherapist to compile data for patient evaluations.
Performs other clerical duties,such as timely and accurate entry of patient charges, taking inventory,ordering supplies, answering telephones, taking messages, or completing forms.
Utilizes performance improvementprinciples to assess and improve quality.
Identifies needs and sets goalsfor own growth and development; meets all mandatory organizational anddepartmental requirements. Participates and attends educational meetings withrespect to continuing education, co-worker in-services, and Billings Cliniceducational course offerings to enhance knowledge and further professional skills.
Maintains competency in allorganizational, departmental and outside agency safety standards relevant tojob performance.
Performs other duties asassigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Benefits
We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full- and part-time employees (minimum of 20 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more.
Employment Details
Shift:
Day, Evening
Employment Status:
Full-Time (.75 or greater)
Hours per Pay Period:
1.00 = 80 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt)
Starting Wage:
$27.69 - 34.61
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Two (2) year Associate Degree - Physical Therapy Assistant degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant school
Certifications and Licenses
Certification from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program & Healthcare Provider CPR certification - At hire
EEO Statement
Billings Clinic is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming employer, that strives to be kind, safe, and courageous in all we do. As an equal opportunity employer, our policies and processes are designed to achieve fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, and/or disability. To ensure we provide an accessible candidate experience for prospective employees, please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.
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