Rehab Therapist Assistant - Acute Care

Work Schedule: 4 or 8-hour day shifts scheduled Monday through Friday with a 4-hour Saturday AM rotational shift. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the 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 patients dignity, personal care, and security.
• Carry out patient related activities, as directed by the patients therapist, such as, assist with a patients therapeutic exercises, therapeutic activities, and/or ambulation activities.
• Schedule patients, complete patient charge procedure for services performed, and complete administrative tasks as delegated by manager, supervisor, or therapist.
• 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.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)
• Work Experience: Prior healthcare experience (Preferred); 1 year healthcare experience (Preferred)
• Licenses & Certifications: CPR certification Upon Hire (Required)

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through 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. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility thats ranked Wisconsins #1 hospital and considered one of the nations leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

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