Physical Therapy Assistant- West Clinic; 1.0 FTE, Day Shift

MedStar Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is looking for a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to join their outpatient Orthopedic and Return to Work therapy team in Madison, Wisconsin. This role entails providing patient-centered care, effective treatment documentation, and collaboration with a diverse healthcare team. MedStar is committed to fostering a supportive environment with numerous employee wellness programs and mentorship opportunities, making it a top place to work.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program.
• Valid WI PTA license required.
• New Grads Welcome to Apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy treatment and efficient documentation in an outpatient setting.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team for comprehensive evidence-based treatment.
• Engage in lifelong learning and support clinical excellence through shared governance.

Skills

Orthopedics

Return to Work

Education

Accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program

Job description

14899BR

FTE: 1.0

Shift: Weekdays- hours TBD (clinic hours range from 7am-530pm)

Compensation: $24.50+

Hours Per Week: 40

Weekends: No

Benefit Eligible

We are seeking a dynamic Physical Therapy Assistant to join our outpatient Orthopedic and Return to Work therapy team. At UnityPoint Health - Meriter Therapy, patients are at the center of everything we do, and we are committed to serving the community by living our FOCUS values of Foster Unity - Own the Moment - Champion Excellence - Seize Opportunity in our daily work. We know that our greatest strength is our people, and we strive to provide an environment that fosters success through our vast employee wellness program and mentorship opportunities to establish a strong knowledge base and build relationships. Our therapy team also actively participates in shared governance, a clinical team-based leadership structure that ensures clinical decision making is a collaborative process that promotes future growth and advancement.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work within the context of patient-centered care in an outpatient clinic setting.
• Provide therapy treatment with concise and efficient documentation/billing in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive evidence-based treatment to maximize functional outcomes.
• Embrace lifelong learning: willingly receive feedback and learn from team members, seek continual learning opportunities to advance one's own practice, and share feedback to promote the growth of the team.
• Engage in staff meetings, advanced practice teams, and shared governance to help drive best practice and clinical excellence.
• Demonstrate a willingness to be flexible and to take on additional responsibilities to support the team and process improvement initiatives within the department.
• Appropriately delegate tasks to support personnel.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team - We've been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
• Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter.Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.

• Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/

Qualifications Include:

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program
• Valid WI PTA license
• Specific skills: Orthopedics, Return to Work
• Certifications: None required
• Years of experience: New Grads Welcome to Apply

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