Rehab Therapy Assistant

Work Schedule: 

100% FTE, day shift, hybrid position.  Weekly schedule will be Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

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We are seeking a Rehab Therapy Assistant to:

• Prepare patients, treatment areas, and equipment in a manner that assures the patient’s dignity, personal care, and security.

• Carry out patient related activities, as directed by the patient’s , such as, assist with a patient’s therapeutic exercises, therapeutic activities, and/or ambulation activities.

• Complete administrative tasks as delegated by manager, supervisor, or clinician. 

• Establish appropriate interpersonal relationships and communications with patients, families, other team members, students and interns, and other health care professionals.

• Participate in the education and growth of the team. 

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. 

• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.

• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.

• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent Preferred

Work Experience

• Prior healthcare experience Preferred

• 1 year healthcare experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 3 months Required

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

East Madison Hospital – is UW Health’s newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you’re sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness.