Physical Therapy Assistant Job at UW Health, Madison, WI

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  • UW Health
  • Madison, WI

Job Description

Job Description

UW Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for a job in MADISON, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
  • Discipline: Therapy
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Employment Type: Staff

Work Schedule: 

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100% FTE, 40 hours/week. Monday through Friday scheduled between the hours of 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. 

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Be part of something remarkable

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Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

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We are seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to:

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    Treat a general orthopedic/spine patient population of all ages, assist the supervising physical therapist in guiding this patient population through appropriate individualized rehabilitation programs to meet the goals and objectives per the Physical Therapist’s evaluation and plan of care.

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    Efficiently communicate with PTs, physician referral sources, and other UW Health departments for care coordination and collaboration.

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    Work within an large, dynamic rehabilitation team to continually provide exceptional patient and family centered care.   

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At UW Health, you will have :

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    An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. 

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  • Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
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    Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.

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    Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

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    The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

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Qualifications

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  • Associate's Degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant Required
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Work Experience

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  • Prior healthcare experience Required
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  • Home Health: One (1) year prior PTA or equivalent experience Required
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  • Professional experience as a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Preferred
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  • Home Health: One (1) year home health therapy experience as a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Preferred
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Licenses & Certifications

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  • State of Wisconsin licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant Upon Hire Required
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  • Basic Life Support (BLS) within 3 months Required
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  • Valid Wisconsin driver’s license and current auto insurance Upon Hire Required
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Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

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UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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East Madison Hospital – is UW Health’s newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you’re sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness.

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UW Health Job ID #42960. Posted job title: Physical Therapist Assistant - Ortho/Spine

About UW Health

UW Health is an integrated academic health system that is home to the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin (for the 13th year in a row) as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. We’re made up of six main hospitals, one JOA partner hospital in Madison and two hospitals located within the main hospital in Illinois. We also have more than 90 clinics across Wisconsin and northern Illinois.  

 

UW Health cares for more than 800,000 patients each year and employs more than 24,000 people — one of the region’s largest employers. Many of our 1,800 physicians are faculty members at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, one of the nation’s highly regarded medical schools.  

Benefits
  • Holiday Pay
  • Vision benefits
  • Continuing Education
  • Sick pay
  • Dental benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Discount program
  • Pet insurance
  • Wellness and fitness programs
  • Medical benefits

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Monday to Friday, Shift work,

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