Physical Therapy Assistant, Inpatient PRN

Physical Therapy Assistant, Inpatient PRN

Job Locations

US-WI-Janesville

ID 2025-40049 Category Therapy Position Type Pool Scheduled Hours PRN/Casual/ Variable Hours

Company

Janesville Hospital and Trauma Center Compensation Range USD $32.00/Hr - USD $32.00 /Hr.

Overview

PRN/Casual/As Needed

Janesville, WI Campus

Inpatient Therapy

The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for the implementation of a treatment plan addressing the functional needs of a variety of patient diagnoses.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Integrates subjective and objective data to follow an established treatment plan.

Utilizes exercise, physical agents, and manual techniques to address deficits.

Maintains a thorough record of services provided with appropriate coding and billing.

Communicates with other disciplines and referring providers to enhance outcomes.

Performs thorough and timely electronic documentation

Strengths in care delivery as evidenced by peer review feedback; consistently demonstrates advanced evaluation and treatment techniques

Participates actively in the PI and CQI process

Assists in the orientation, training and mentoring of new partners

Participates in cost saving initiatives within the department

Takes an active role in the performance improvement process

Maintain a high standard of patient care and provide effective communication between physical therapists, assistants and the physician group

Plans and conducts lectures and training programs on physical therapy and related topics for medical staff, students and community groups

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited program for Physical Therapy Assistants

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Licensed as a physical therapist assistant in WI, IL or both if required

CPR/BLS required within 90 days of hire

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Passing the Driver's License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).

Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.

Must be able to follow written/oral instructions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet

Occupational Exposure: Category A - All partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure.

INFORMATION ACCESS

Partner may 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 are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Stand - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 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 the time

Handling/Fingering/Feeling - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

Reaching - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

Climb/Balance - Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time

Stoop/Kneel/Crouch/Crawl - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

Talk/Hear - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

Taste/Smell - Not a present activity

Strength - Heavy work exerting 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, or 25-50 pounds of force frequently

Close Vision - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

Distance Vision - Not a present activity

Color Vision - Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time

Peripheral Vision - Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time

Depth Perception - Not a present activity

Ability to Adjust Focus - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Some independent judgement is required, based upon scope of practice and within professional standards.

Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations

Benefits

Mercyhealth offers a generous total rewards package to eligible employees including, but not limited to:

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Mercyhealth offers a retirement plan with competitive matching contribution, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life and disability coverage, access to flexible spending plans, and a variety of other discounted voluntary benefit options.

Competitive Compensation: Mercyhealth offers market competitive rates of pay and participates in various shift differential and special pay incentive programs.

Paid Time Off: Mercyhealth offers a generous paid time off plan, which increases with milestone anniversaries, to allow employees the opportunity for a great work-life balance.

Career Advancement: Mercyhealth offers a number of educational assistance programs and career ladders to support employees in their educational journey and advancement within Mercyhealth.

Employee Wellbeing: Mercyhealth has a focus on wellbeing for employees across the organization and offers a number of tools and resources, such as an employer-sponsored health risk assessment and a Wellbeing mobile application, to assist employees on their wellbeing journey.

Additional Benefits: Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education to help with retirement planning.