Rehab Therapy Assistant – Orthotics and Prosthetics

About the role

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! We are seeking a Rehab Therapy Assistant to:

Responsibilities

• 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 , such as, assist with a patient’s therapeutic exercises, therapeutic activities, and/or ambulation activities.
• Complete administrative tasks as delegated by manager, supervisor, or clinician.
• Establish appropriate interpersonal relationships and communications with patients, families, other team members, students and interns, and other health care professionals.
• Participate in the education and growth of the team.

Qualifications

• No minimum education required. High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prior healthcare experience preferred.
• One year healthcare experience preferred.
• CPR certification upon hire, required.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time, 100% FTE, day shift, onsite position. Weekly schedule will be Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; hours and location could vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Benefits

• 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.