Rehab Therapist Assistant - Hand/Upper Extremity - Per Diem
UW HealthAbout the role
Work Schedule:
20% FTE, 8 hours/week. 8-hour day shifts scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of department.
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We are seeking a Rehab Therapist Assistant to:
- Prepare patients, treatment areas, and equipment in a manner that assures the patient’s dignity, personal care, and security.
- Carry out patient related activities, as directed by the patient’s therapist, such as, assist with a patient’s therapeutic exercises, therapeutic activities, and/or ambulation activities.
- Schedule patients, keep attendance records, and complete patient charge procedure for services performed.
- Establish appropriate interpersonal relationships and communications with patients, families, other team members, students and interns, and other health care professionals.
- Participate in the educational and growth of the team.
Education:
Minimum – High School Diploma or equivalent.
Work Experience:
Preferred – Prior healthcare experience; One (1) year healthcare experience.
Licenses and Certifications:
Minimum – CPR Certification.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, 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.
UW Health East Madison Hospital – is UW Health’s newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you’re sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness.
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