Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - PRN

The rehabilitation hospital located in Cleveland, WI is looking to hire a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our dynamic healthcare team.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation
• 401k Matching
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Career Advancement
• Inclusive and Supportive Culture
• Work Life Balance
• Employee Recognition Program

This role is PRN and will work day shifts as needed.

Job Duties include:

• Assists Physical Therapist in determining patient abilities and/or limitations in establishing treatment goals and in planning appropriate physical therapy treatment.
• Under the direction of the Physical Therapist, completes documentation of patient status/progress for assigned patients and reports observations to the Physical Therapist.
• Provides age‑related and culturally sensitive delivery of patient care services.
• Collaborates with the patient, team members, and area staff during the rehabilitation process to ensure quality care and coordinates with interdisciplinary team on patient needs, treatment modifications, and progress.
• Assists in safe and efficient management and maintenance of the therapy program areas, equipment and supplies, complying with quality control, safety, infection, and emergency procedures consistent with hospital policy.
• May be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant required.
• One year of direct patient care experience in a rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.
• Basic Life Support/CPR Certification required.

Physical Requirements Over the Course of a Shift:

• A significant amount of standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling, often for prolonged periods of time.
• Both gross and precise motor functions.
• Lifting/exerting up to 50 lbs.
• Possible exposure to bodily fluids.
• Visual acuity required for patient assessment and documentation of care.
• Acute hearing required for accurate patient assessment.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and computer keyboard.