Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Advocate Aurora Health

Milwaukee, WI, US
Base: $26.55 - $39.85 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Patient education and exercise instruction
Gait training and mobility skills
Caseload management and scheduling
The role involves providing and progressing patient treatments including gait training, balance activities, and orthotic training based on a therapist's plan of care

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing and progressing patient treatments including gait training, balance activities, and orthotic training based on a therapist's plan of care.
  • Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of total rewards including competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, and extensive benefits for eligible team members.
  • Incumbents must maintain accurate clinical records according to agency, state, and federal guidelines while demonstrating knowledge appropriate to the age of patients served.

Matching Summary

The role involves providing and progressing patient treatments including gait training, balance activities, and orthotic training based on a therapist's plan of care.

Salary

Base: $26.55 - $39.85 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Paid Time Off, Medical/Dental/Vision, Retirement match

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Patient education and exercise instruction
  • Gait training and mobility skills
  • Caseload management and scheduling
  • Accurate clinical record keeping
  • Safe lifting and patient transfer techniques

Nice-to-have

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Independent judgment and problem solving
  • Positive attitude and initiative
  • Versatility in diverse patient care
  • Intermediate computer proficiency

Key Requirements

  • Valid Wisconsin Physical Therapist Assistant license
  • Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy
  • 2 years experience in physical therapy assisting
  • Valid driver's license and registered vehicle
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 6 months

Work Rights

Not specified

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