Physical Therapist Assistant (Beaver Dam)

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) provides physical therapy services to optimize patient health outcomes and the patient and family experience. Skilled patient intervention is provided under the supervision of the Physical Therapist and in accordance with the plan of care. General and direct supervision will be provided consistently with regulatory guidelines and the PTA’s competency. The PTA manages technical, environmental, and financial resources effectively. Documentation will be in accordance with professional and regulatory guidelines. Work schedules are determined to meet patient care needs and work may be required on weekends and holidays. This job description applies to both scheduled and per-diem PTA roles. The minimum scheduled role is 0.5 FTE and the minimum work expectation for a per-diem role is one (1) shift/month.

• Under the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapist, the PTA provides treatment interventions to patients that are safe, timely, effective, efficient, patient-centered, and equitable, in compliance with organizational policies and procedures. 
• Recognizes cultural factors that may impact treatment and plan of care and accesses appropriate resources to meet patient needs and maximize outcomes.
• Follows appropriate strategies to educate patients so that environmental constraints, learning barriers, and cultural factors are addressed effectively.
• In collaboration with the supervising Physical Therapist, participates in making appropriate referrals to colleagues, medical specialists, and ancillary providers as needed.
• Recognizes and incorporates safety procedures, precautions, and contraindications in the delivery of therapy services.
• Contributes to establishment and/or modification of patient/family-centered goals and treatment plans that accurately reflect anticipated patient outcomes. 
• Utilizes resources and seeks appropriate assistance to incorporate evidence-based practice into clinical decision making.
• Successfully completes initial and ongoing organizational and department education, training, and competency requirements.
• Infection Control: Understands, demonstrates, and follows organizational infection control guidelines (CDIC).
• Quality: Focuses on improving processes and champions efficiency in daily work activities.
• Safety: Promotes a culture of safety by taking accountability for individual actions, including but not limited to, promptly reporting errors or near misses via the organization’s occurrence reporting system and participating in developing improved safety processes, as appropriate. (ADM015, ADM016, OPS044, Mission Statement).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

Licenses:

• State of Wisconsin Driver’s License required.
• State of Wisconsin Professional licensure for Physical Therapist Assistant required.

Education:

• Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant required.

Experience:

• A minimum of one (1) year of recent experience as a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant required.
• Experience and strong knowledge base in home health preferred.

Miscellaneous:

• Familiarity with patient care processes and equipment specific to the PTA role required. 
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Valid Auto Insurance required.
• Reliable vehicle transportation required.