Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient Clinic

• Full Time: 40 hours per week
• WI licensed as a PTA

Mercyhealth Sports Medicine in Janesville is a fast paced outpatient orthopedics and sports medicine practice focused on providing exceptional patient care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Integrates subjective and objective data to follow an established treatment plan.
• Utilizes exercise, physical agents, and manual techniques to address deficits.
• Maintains a thorough record of services provided with appropriate coding and billing.
• Communicates with other disciplines and referring providers to enhance outcomes.
• Performs thorough and timely electronic documentation
• Strengths in care delivery as evidenced by peer review feedback; consistently demonstrates advanced evaluation and treatment techniques
• Participates actively in the PI and CQI process
• Assists in the orientation, training and mentoring of new partners
• Participates in cost saving initiatives within the department
• Takes an active role in the performance improvement process
• Maintain a high standard of patient care and provide effective communication between physical therapists, assistants and the physician group
• Plans and conducts lectures and training programs on physical therapy and related topics for medical staff, students and community groups.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited program for Physical Therapy Assistants

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Licensed as a physical therapist assistant in WI

CPR/BLS required within 90 days of hire

SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Stand - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

Walk - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

Sit - Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time

Handling/Fingering/Feeling - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

Reaching - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

Climb/Balance - Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time

Stoop/Kneel/Crouch/Crawl - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

Talk/Hear - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

Taste/Smell - Not a present activity

Strength - Heavy work exerting 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, or 25-50 pounds of force frequently
Close Vision - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

Distance Vision - Not a present activity

Color Vision - Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time

Peripheral Vision - Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time

Depth Perception - Not a present activity

Ability to Adjust Focus - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Some independent judgement is required, based upon scope of practice and within professional standards.

For eligible partners who hold an FTE of 0.5 or higher we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes is but not limited to health, dental and vision insurance, a retirement plan with a competitive matching contribution and generous paid time off that increases with longevity. Mercyhealth offers several education assistance programs and tuition reimbursement to support employees in their career advancement. Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, a variety of paid and non-paid leaves, and on-demand pay. We have a wide array of supplemental benefits including pet insurance, legal and identity protection, auto and home insurance.