Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - PRN

ClearSky Health; Town of Cleveland (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

401k Matching

Professional Development Opportunities

Health and Wellness Programs

Career Advancement

Inclusive and Supportive Culture

Work Life Balance

Employee Recognition Program

Job summary

ClearSky Health in Cleveland, WI is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our rehabilitation team. The role supports PTs, contributes to patient-centered care, and helps drive outcomes.

You will work in a hospital-based rehab setting, participate in plan-of-care development, document progress, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. Licensure and CPR required; PRN day shifts.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist Physical Therapist in determining patient abilities and treatment goals.
• Under PT direction, complete documentation of patient status/progress.
• Report observations of patient performance to Physical Therapist.
• Provide age-related and culturally sensitive delivery of patient care services.
• Collaborate with patient, team members, and area staff during rehabilitation to ensure quality care.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team on patient needs, treatment modifications, and progress.
• Assist in safe and efficient management of therapy program areas, equipment and supplies.
• Comply with safety, infection and emergency procedures per hospital policy.
• May be required to work during inclement weather and staffing emergencies.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Observation reporting

Team collaboration

Education

PTA licensure

Job description

Our hospital provides high-quality care that transforms the lives of those living with disabling injuries and illnesses. We distinguish ourselves through our commitment to excellence, to our patients, to our employees, and to the communities we serve.

Our state-of-the-art rehabilitation hospital in Cleveland, WI is looking for a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our dynamic and thriving healthcare organization committed to providing exceptional patient-centered care, and we want YOU to be a vital part of our team.

What We Offer

Your Path to a Rewarding Career Starts Here!

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

Job Duties

• 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.
• Reports observation of patient performance to 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.
• 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.
• Complies with quality control, safety, infection and emergency procedures consistent with hospital policy.
• May be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies.
• This role is PRN and will work day shifts as needed.

Minimum Job Requirements

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

Physical Requirements

• 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 of 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.

We value our employee’s skills, talents and input. We believe in maintaining hospital environments where employees are valued, treated with dignity, respected, provided educational and training opportunities recognized and rewarded. These values are included in our competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits.

#INDCLE Authentic. Inspiring. Transformative. ClearSky Health and our affiliated Hospitals provide high-quality care that transforms the lives of those living with disabling injuries and illnesses.

We distinguish ourselves through our commitment to excellence, to our patients, to our employees, and to the communities we serve.

We value our employees’ skills, talents, and input. We believe in maintaining hospital environments where employees are: Valued Treated with dignity Respected Provided educational and training opportunities Recognized Rewarded ClearSky Health has plans to open a medical rehabilitation hospital at the location listed below.