PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

Casual/PRN Physical Therapist Assistant

Burnett Medical Center is looking for a casual/PRN Physical Therapist Assistant to work in our busy rehab department.

Day shift, Monday through Friday, Casual/PRN

Provides physical therapy treatment and services to patients/clients under the direction of a Physical Therapist.

• Educate patients regarding physiology, anatomy and rationale for chosen treatments whereas education regarding prognosis or PT diagnosis should be deferred to the physical therapist.
• Consults with and keeps the Rehabilitation Services Manager informed of needs, problems, and incidents involving the Rehabilitation Services Department.
• Responsible in part, along with the physical therapist, for directing and reviewing the ongoing Restorative Aide services in the nursing home.
• Plays an active role in conducting nursing home resident annual screens.
• Plays an active role in conducting pre-employment screens.
• Documentation of any services/treatments performed.
• Performs other tasks as directed or required to facilitate the work/performance of the Rehabilitation Services Department.

Must have completed a Physical Therapist Assistant Associate Degree Program.

Must be licensed in the state of Wisconsin as a Physical Therapist Assistant.

Burnett Medical Center, Inc.