PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT - WAUSAU HOME HEALTH

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.

Aspirus At Home in is seeking a PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT to join our field team within the Wausau, WI area!

The Physical Therapist Assistant carries out patient treatment procedures for pediatrics, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients under the guidance and general supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.

• Identifies opportunities to improve patient experience. Participates in projects/programs designed to enhance service delivery and patient satisfaction.
• Identifies opportunities to improve the Environment of Care, and patient and staff safety. Participates in projects and programs designed to create a safe environment to avoid error.
• 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.
• Maintains department specific accountabilities as determined, maintained, and housed within each unit's Scope of Service.

HOURS: .6 FTE/48 hours every two weeks, day shift

Experience/Qualifications

• Knowledge of physical therapy standards and practices normally acquired through completion of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Post graduate education in patient treatment techniques and experience in general physical therapy treatment is beneficial.
• State of WI PTA license
• 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).
• Possesses and maintains a valid Driver's License required.
• Possesses automobile liability insurance with $100,000/$300,000 coverage required, or $300,000 combined single-limit liability.

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus at Home is a part of the Aspirus health system and is a nonprofit, Medicare-certified home health agency that offers services in northern and central Wisconsin, northeastern Minnesota, and parts of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Aspirus at Home helps to bridge the gap between the more intensive levels of care received in a hospital, nursing or rehabilitation facility and in client's home. For 60 years we have provided caring support to help people live in their own home as long as possible.

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.

Credentials

Essential

• * AUTO INSURANCE
• * Drivers Licenses
• * CPR or BLS
• * PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT LICENSED