Rehab Therapist Assistant - Acute Care - Per Diem at University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority in Madison, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Work Schedule :

30 % FTE, day shifts, Weekdays: 12 hours, scheduled in 3 4-hour block and Weekends: Rotational 4 hour block every 3-4 weeks . Hours may vary based on the operational needs of department.

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Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

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.

• 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 Diversity 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.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

American Family Children's Hospital in Madison , Wisconsin-also a Magnet®-designated facility-provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children's Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU , which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

Job Description

UW Hospital and Clinics benefits