Physical Therapist Intern
On-sitePleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, United States
Job Summary
Prepare patients and equipment for treatments while assisting the physical therapist with therapeutic exercises, modalities, and patient transfers to mats and exercise equipment. Support rehabilitation programs by orienting patients to equipment in the Lifestyle and Fitness Center within the Cancer Exercise Program. Maintain department supplies and materials under direct supervision, ensuring all safety measures are followed during patient care. Complete required Level I orientation and competencies, including 40 hours of duties, while communicating appropriately with staff. This role supports the Cancer Exercise Program for students in their second-to-last or final clinical rotation.
Required Qualifications
- High School plus specialized training (6 mons-2 yrs)
- 1 to 3 years
- Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire
- Must be enrolled in a college or university setting or pursuing credits for application to an APTA accredited physical therapy program
- Must be enrolled in an APTA accredited physical therapy program
- Must have completed first clinical experience (0-4 weeks), but not yet completed a 6-10 week clinical rotation
- Must have completed at least one clinical rotation over four weeks
- Student physical therapy student in their second to last or last clinical rotation
Desired Qualifications
- Previous hospital, clinical or nursing home experience is preferred
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