Physical Therapist Assistant - Per Diem

Overview:

Physical Therapy Assistant - Per Diem, Green Bay, WI

 

We are seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant per diem to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

 

Green Bay Rehabilitation Hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin is an advanced inpatient rehabilitation hospital devoted to helping individuals recover from life-altering injuries and illnesses. We specialize in comprehensive rehab services for stroke survivors, brain and spinal cord injury patients, orthopedic injuries, and other complex medical conditions. With a compassionate team of therapists, nurses, and physicians, we provide personalized physical, occupational, and speech therapy tailored to each patient’s needs. Our modern facility and innovative therapy technologies create a nurturing environment for healing. Joint Commission-accredited and ranked among the top rehabilitation centers nationally, Green Bay Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to offer patient-centered care that empowers patients to achieve their highest level of independence.

 

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Famous for its Packers spirit, Green Bay is more than football—it offers riverfront living, outdoor trails, and a strong sense of community. With low crime, great schools, and affordable housing, Green Bay is ideal for families and professionals.

 

 

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs.  These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements.  We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”.  These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

 

Qualifications:

Required Skills:

• Current and valid licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant required.
• Basic Life Support/CPR Certification from an approved vendor required.
• One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred.

 

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards
• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

 

Responsibilities:

Under the direction of a physical therapist, may be involved in implementing treatment plans with patients. Performs components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks selected by a supervising physical therapist. Records the patient's responses to treatment and reports to the physical therapist the outcome of each treatment.  Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.