Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Advocate Health

Brown Deer, WI, United States
Base: $26.55 - $39.85; bonus/equity: not specified...
Patient education and exercise
Gait training and mobility
Balance and coordination activities
Provides and progresses patient treatment based on therapist's evaluation and plan of care, including patient education, exercise, gait training, mobility and transfer skills, balance and coordination activities, use of modalities, soft-tissue/joint mobilization, and orthotic/prosthetic training

Job Summary

  • Provides and progresses patient treatment based on therapist's evaluation and plan of care, including patient education, exercise, gait training, mobility and transfer skills, balance and coordination activities, use of modalities, soft-tissue/joint mobilization, and orthotic/prosthetic training.
  • Manages own caseload, including scheduling and informing supervisor of coverage needs, teaches appropriate treatment procedures and supportive activities to patients and caregivers, and develops plan for obtaining adaptive devices as needed.
  • Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards including competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, and programs that invest in your career development.

Matching Summary

Provides and progresses patient treatment based on therapist's evaluation and plan of care, including patient education, exercise, gait training, mobility and transfer skills, balance and coordination activities, use of modalities, soft-tissue/joint mobilization, and orthotic/prosthetic training.

Salary

Base: $26.55 - $39.85; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • patient education and exercise
  • gait training and mobility
  • balance and coordination activities
  • orthotic and prosthetic training
  • manage own caseload
  • maintain accurate clinical records

Nice-to-have

  • initiative and versatility
  • positive interpersonal skills
  • intermediate computer skills

Key Requirements

  • Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy
  • 2 years of experience in physical therapy assisting
  • Valid Driver License
  • Physical Therapist Assistant license
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Work Rights

Not specified

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