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WI-St. Agnes Hospital Home Care & Hospice

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

**Location:** Fond du Lac, WI

**Department:** Continuum of Care

We are seeking a compassionate and flexible **Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)** to join our team in Fond du Lac, WI. This full-time opportunity is ideal for a clinician who values patient-centered care and enjoys working in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

Position Details:

+ **Schedule:** Full-time | Day Shift | 40 hours per week _(Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM)_

+ **Starting Pay:** $25.45+/hour _(Offers are based on years of experience and internal equity for this role)_

+ **Sign-On Bonus:** Available for qualified external candidates

Role Highlights:

+ Flexible position with opportunities to work in patients’ homes or assisted living facilities

+ May float to neighboring locations as needed

+ Home care experience is a plus, but not required

+ Supportive work environment with a **great team of professionals**

What We’re Looking For:

+ Current Physical Therapist Assistant licensure in the state of Wisconsin

+ Strong communication and clinical skills

+ Ability to follow treatment plans established by a licensed Physical Therapist

+ Adaptability and a commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate care

If you're passionate about helping patients regain mobility and independence in a flexible and supportive setting, we encourage you to apply.

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

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:

40

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.

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