Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Aspirus Home Health Wausau is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our field team!

New Physical Therapist Assistant Graduates are encouraged to apply! We will provide you with appropriate mentorship and training before you are on your own.

The Physical Therapist Assistant carries out patient treatment procedures for pediatrics, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients under the guidance and general supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.

• Identifies opportunities to improve patient experience. Participates in projects/programs designed to enhance service delivery and patient satisfaction.
• Identifies opportunities to improve the Environment of Care, and patient and staff safety. Participates in projects and programs designed to create a safe environment to avoid error.
• Provides patient treatment in accordance with plan of care and under guidance of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Provides adequate documentation for purposes of justifying reimbursement to third party payers, establishing baseline data and subsequent progress, and recording of treatment.
• Assists with training of aides.
• Attends committee assignments, meetings, in services and special projects as assigned and appropriate.
• Works in more than one patient care area: inpatient, outpatient, rehab unit, skilled nursing facilities, home health, and contract services.
• Maintains department specific accountabilities as determined, maintained, and housed within each unit's Scope of Service.

Hours

• Full Time or 1.0 FTE, 80 hours every 2 weeks. Day shift, Monday - Friday.
• This is an hourly paid position, including travel time

Requirements

• Knowledge of physical therapy standards and practices normally acquired through completion of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• State of WI PTA license
• Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire
• Possesses and maintains a valid Driver's License required.
• Possesses automobile liability insurance with $100,000/$300,000 coverage required, or $300,000 combined single-limit liability.

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Wausau Hospital is the flagship of the Aspirus system that serves patients in 14 counties across northern and central Wisconsin, as well as the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It is a licensed private/not-for-profit facility with 325 beds and staffed by 350 physicians in 35 specialties. Aspirus Wausau Hospital is a Level II trauma center that provides primary, secondary and tertiary care services as a regional referral center. Specialty referral service emphasis exists in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics, and cancer. The hospital has an average daily inpatient census of 220 with approximately 15,000 admissions per year. Outpatient visits exceed 50,000 and there are also more than 24,000 annual emergency department visits.

Best known for its world-class cardiovascular program, Aspirus Wausau Hospital also provides leading edge cancer, trauma, women's health, spine and neurological care.

• Our Mission: We heal people, promote health, and strengthen communities.
• Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted, and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a non-profit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin. Its 11,000 employees are focused on improving the health and well-being of people throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Aspirus serves communities through four hospitals in Michigan and 13 hospitals in Wisconsin, 75 clinics, home health and hospice care, pharmacies, critical care and air-medical transport, medical goods, nursing homes, and a broad network of physicians.

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Credentials:

Essential:
* AUTO INSURANCE
* Drivers Licenses
* CPR or BLS
* PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT LICENSED