THERAPY AIDE - PHYSICAL THERAPY OUTPATIENT

Therapy Aide - Physical Therapy Outpatient

Therapy Aide - Outpatient Physical Therapy Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau, WI Supplemental (.2 FTE, 16 hours every pay period) Varied day shifts, 2 days a week, year-round position

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.

Job Description:

The Physical Therapy Aide is a non-licensed worker who has completed the job training and works under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist to assist and carry out patient care to pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

• Cleans equipment per protocol.
• Assembles and disassembles supplies/equipment.
• Cleans treatment areas and mat tables.
• Transports patients, records, equipment and supplies.
• Orders and stocks linens and stocks SPD supplies.
• Assists and monitors patients of all ages in preparation for, during and at conclusion of treatment.
• Performs basic modalities and technical treatment procedures predetermined by a licensed therapist including, but not limited to, hot and cold packs, ice massage, fluido-therapy, ultrasound, application of CPM, routine exercise, routine gait and Cybex exercises, under the general supervision of a licensed therapist.
• Attends committees, assignments, meetings, in services and special projects as assigned and appropriate.
• Cross covers medical receptionist duties as needed.

Experience/Qualifications:

• Knowledge of patient care standards and practices in a physical therapy setting normally acquired through completion of a High School diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience, on the job training of complex technical duties, and a clear demonstration of competence at performing Physical Therapy Aide duties.
• Previous applicable experience beneficial.
• 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).
• A history of school and work performance that gives evidence of ability to meet the job requirements beneficial.

Aspirus Wausau Hospital, the flagship of the Aspirus system, serves northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Aspirus Wausau Hospital provides primary, secondary and tertiary care services as a regional referral center. Specialty referral service emphasis exists in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics and cancer. The hospital has an average daily inpatient census of 160 with approximately 15,000 admissions per year. Outpatient visits exceed 50,000 and there are also more than 24,000 annual emergency department visits. Best known for its world-class cardiovascular program, Aspirus Wausau Hospital also provides leading edge cancer, trauma, women's health, and spine and neurological care.

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: * CPR or BLS