Physical Therapy Assistant Inpatient

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 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\... For full info follow application link.

EOE&AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled. Mercy is an equal employment opportunity

employer functioning under Affirmative Action Plans. \*\*\*\*\*

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/5...F22