Physical Therapy Assistant PTA

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Overview PRN/Casual/As Needed Janesville, WI CampusInpatient Therapy The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible forthe implementation of a treatment plan addressing the functional needsof a variety of patient diagnoses. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES Integrates subjective and objective data to follow anestablished treatment plan. Utilizes exercise, physical agents, andmanual techniques to address deficits. Maintains a thorough record ofservices provided with appropriate coding and billing. Communicates withother disciplines and referring providers to enhance outcomes. Performsthorough and timely electronic documentation Strengths in care deliveryas evidenced by peer review feedback; consistently demonstrates advancedevaluation and treatment techniques Participates actively in the PI andCQI process Assists in the orientation, training and mentoring of newpartners Participates in cost saving initiatives within the departmentTakes an active role in the performance improvement process Maintain ahigh standard of patient care and provide effective communicationbetween physical therapists, assistants and the physician group Plansand conducts lectures and training programs on physical therapy andrelated topics for medical staff, students and community groupsEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Graduate of an accredited program for PhysicalTherapy Assistants CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE Licensed as a physicaltherapist assistant in WI, IL or both if required CPR/BLS requiredwithin 90 days of hire ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Passing the Driver\'sLicense Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care WorkersBackground Check. Must be able to follow written/oral instructions. WORKENVIRONMENT The noise level in the work environment is usually quietOccupational Exposure: Category A - All partners in the specified jobclassification have occupational exposure. INFORMATION ACCESS Partnermay access patient care information needed to perform their job duties.WORK CONTACT GROUP Partners, physicians, patients/family, visitors,vendors SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS The Special Physical Demands areconsidered Essential Job Functions of the position with or withoutreasonable accommodations. Stand - Frequently or condition exists up to1/3 - 2/3 of the time Walk - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 -2/3 of the time Sit - Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of thetime Handling/Fingering/Feeling - Frequently or condition exists up to1/3 - 2/3 of the time Reaching - Frequently or condition exists up to1/3 - 2/3 of the time Climb/Balance - Occasionally or condition existsup to 1/3 of the time Stoop/Kneel/Crouch/Crawl - Frequently orcondition\... For full info follow application link.EOE&AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled. Mercy is an equal employment opportunityemployer functioning under Affirmative Action Plans. \*\*\*\*\*APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/41AF6084AAE145DD