Salary
💰 $25 - $37 per hour
About the role
- Treat an orthopedic/spine chronic pain patient population of all ages
- Assist the supervising physical therapist in guiding this patient population through appropriate individualized rehabilitation programs
- Efficiently communicate with PTs, physician referral sources, and other UW Health departments for care coordination and collaboration
- Work within an interdisciplinary pain management team to provide exceptional patient and family centered care
Requirements
- Associate's Degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant Required
- Prior healthcare experience Required
- Home Health: One (1) year prior PTA or equivalent experience Required
- Professional experience as a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Preferred
- Home Health: One (1) year home health therapy experience as a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Preferred
- State of Wisconsin licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant Upon Hire Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 3 months Required
- Valid Wisconsin driver’s license and current auto insurance Upon Hire Required
- Health and dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Two-week paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts
- Access to resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department
- Tuition benefits eligibility
- Referral bonus for referring friends or former colleagues
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
rehabilitation programspatient carechronic pain managementhome health therapyphysical therapy assistance
Soft skills
communicationcollaborationpatient-centered careinterdisciplinary teamwork
Certifications
Associate's Degree as a Physical Therapist AssistantState of Wisconsin licensure as a Physical Therapist AssistantBasic Life Support (BLS)