UW Health·Madison, Wisconsin
The Rehab Therapy Assistant gathers patient data to improve workflow and ensures patients are scheduled with the correct clinician based on diagnosis. They also monitor therapist schedules and waitlists to optimize patient access to services.
00am – 6:00pm, no weekends required. This position has the potential to work a hybrid schedule and will be discussed further during the interview process. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.
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Gather data from patients to aid in improving workflow.
Review appointments to ensure patients are scheduled with the correct clinician for the correct diagnosis.
Review therapist schedules and waitlists for openings to improve patient access to services.
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.
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.
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No minimum education is required, though a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. CPR certification is required upon hire, and prior healthcare experience is preferred.
Market context
Rehab therapy assistant openings in Wisconsin are often tied to hospitals, outpatient clinics, and long-term care settings that need support for patient mobility and daily therapy routines. These roles can be competitive because employers often prefer prior healthcare experience and may require CPR certification upon hire, while offering benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, and paid parental leave. If you are considering applying, confirm your CPR status and highlight any hands-on patient care or rehab support experience; the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time.