Rehab Therapy Assistant

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Two-week paid parental leave

Tuition benefits

Referral bonus

Job summary

UW Health is seeking a full-time Rehab Therapy Assistant in Madison, Wisconsin. The role involves preparing patients and equipment, assisting with therapeutic exercises, and completing various administrative tasks. We pride ourselves on providing dignified care and teamwork.

This position offers an excellent benefits package including health and dental insurance, flexible schedules, and tuition benefits for professional growth. Join UW Health and be part of a workplace that celebrates diversity and supports your well-being.

Qualifications

• CPR certification is required upon hire.
• Prior healthcare experience is preferred.
• 1 year of healthcare experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients, treatment areas, and equipment to ensure patient dignity and security.
• Carry out activities directed by the therapist, like therapeutic exercises.
• Complete administrative tasks as delegated.
• Establish interpersonal relationships with patients and healthcare professionals.
• Participate in team education and growth.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Work Schedule

Full-time, 100% FTE, day shift. Shifts scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Hours could vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

Rehab Therapy Assistant

• 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 therapist, such as, assist with a patient’s therapeutic exercises, therapeutic activities, and/or ambulation activities.
• Complete administrative tasks as delegated by manager, supervisor, or therapist.
• 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

• No minimum education required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent Preferred

Work Experience

• Prior healthcare experience Preferred
• 1 year healthcare experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• CPR certification Upon Hire 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.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.