Inpatient Physical Therapist Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, administers Physical Therapy services and care to patients per physician#s orders.

Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental philosophy and objectives, as well as, Health System initiatives.# Coordinated family involvement in treatment of the patient. EDUCATION/TRAINING: Completion of an accredited program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Current license from the State of Illinois or in the process of acquiring licensure per department policy.# BLS/CPR certification required. EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job, specific competencies and skill verification tools required.# Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing in a caring, considerate and concerned manner. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in 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.#Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.# EOE, including disability/veterans.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, administers Physical Therapy services and care to patients per physician's orders.

Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental philosophy and objectives, as well as, Health System initiatives. Coordinated family involvement in treatment of the patient.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Completion of an accredited program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Current license from the State of Illinois or in the process of acquiring licensure per department policy. BLS/CPR certification required.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job, specific competencies and skill verification tools required. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing in a caring, considerate and concerned manner.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in 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.

Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.