Physical Therapy Assistant - Milwaukee, United States - ST ANN CENTER FOR INTERGENERATIONAL

Description

Job DetailsJob LocationStein Campus-Corporate Office - Milwaukee, WIPosition TypePart TimeEducation Level2 Year DegreeTravel PercentageNoneJob ShiftDayJob CategoryHealth CareDescription

Job Title:
Physical Therapist AssistantReports to: Vice President of Therapy Services

Job Status:
Part-time, Non-exemptSt.

Ann Center for Intergenerational Care is the first of its kind facility in the United States and a global leader on comprehensive intergenerational care for all ages and abilities.

At St. Ann Center no one is alone and everyone is celebratedSt.

Ann Center specializes in adult and child day services in a safe, homelike setting where compassion, care, and dignity are key.

We bring all ages together from 6 weeks old to 100+. In 2016, St.

Ann Center was recognized for the Best Intergenerational Award and Mayor Tom Barrett said:
This is the closest place to heaven on earth. Everyone is loved for who they are.

Our organization has grown dramatically in the 35 years since we were established and the need for services in our community continues to spark ideas and advances to care for individuals of all ages.

We are excited for you to join our organization to advance the mission and operational effectiveness for our continued growth to serve the community.

Position Summary:

Work as part of the multidisciplinary team providing physical therapy treatment under the direction of the Vice President of Therapy Services and the supervising Physical Therapist.

The successful candidate will function as part of the outpatient therapy department in a non-traditional setting.


Duties and Responsibilities:

Implement the Physical Therapy Program in accordance with the state and national regulations and the rules that govern the Intergenerational Care Program under the direction of the Physical Therapist.

Implement treatment as prescribed by the physician, documenting progress as necessary and modify/update goals under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.

Assist in a training program for interns.
Attend meetings as requested. Contribute to an atmosphere of a holistic team approach.

Maintain and care for equipment, linens, and clinic areas, report need of supplies and repairs needed to the director of the department.

Maintain flow sheets, client notes, attendance records, and written documentation as directed by the Director of Rehabilitation and Physical Therapist.

Coordinate therapy services with other program schedules.
Participate in continuing education and professional programs.
Assist in program areas other than Therapy Clinic as needed.
Provide for other duties as needed/requested by supervisor.

Document services in accordance with accepted regulatory and professional standardsQualificationsEducation/Training:
Current Physical Therapist Assistant license in the State of WisconsinNational CertificationPTA Associate Degree or new graduatesSkills/Abilities:Proficient in physical therapy treatment and documentation