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Physical Therapist Assistant, Continuum of Care

Physical TherapistIncludes callNo nightsPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

It's more than a career, it's a calling. WI-St. Agnes Hospital Home Care & Hospice Worker Type: PRN Job Summary: Conducts medically prescribed physical therapy under the supervision of a physical therapist. Travels to patient's residence to provide care.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Provides physical therapy interventions under a plan of care written by a physical therapist. Performs therapy interventions utilizing techniques and skills as appropriate for the patient population. Documents treatment interventions given.

May coordinate activities of physical therapy aides, students and other support personnel. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION Associate's degree in Physical Therapist Assistant program EXPERIENCE No experience required ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Proof of motor vehicle liability insurance that meets minimum state requirements upon hire and upon request. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Constant standing.

Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.

Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more). Frequent walking, reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.

Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional lifting/moving patients.

Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors. Occasional driving. Rare crawling.

State of Work Location: Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) And Driver’s License – State of Issuance And Physical Therapist Assistant, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) State of Work Location: Missouri Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) And Driver’s License – State of Issuance And Physical Therapy Assistant - Missouri Division of Professional Registration State of Work Location: Oklahoma Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) And Driver’s License – State of Issuance And Physical Therapist Assistant - Oklahoma Medical Board State of Work Location: Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) And Driver’s License – State of Issuance And Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 2900000116 HOME CARE FDL Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Explore All

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Key Responsibilities

Conducts medically prescribed physical therapy interventions under the supervision of a physical therapist. Travels to patient residences to provide care and documents all treatment interventions.

Requirements

Requires an Associate's degree in a Physical Therapist Assistant program and a valid state license. Must possess a driver's license, motor vehicle insurance, and BLS HCP certification.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Patient CareClinical DocumentationPatient HandlingTreatment Planning

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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  • Includes call
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Benefits & Perks

Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE)
Flexible Payment Options: voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday
Upfront Tuition Coverage: upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members