Dynamic PTA: Rehab Support & Patient Care

Mclaren-Health-Care; Oxford (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Grand Blanc, Michigan, seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to work under the supervision of a physical therapist, delivering selected components of patient interventions and tracking response to treatment.

You will adjust interventions as directed, assist with discharge planning, document thoroughly, educate patients and families, and participate in safety and quality initiatives while maintaining compliance with state regulations and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program.
• Current state Board of Physical Therapist Assistant licensure.

Responsibilities

• Implements the individualized plan of care as established by the physical therapist.
• Adjusts treatment interventions based on patient feedback and data; communicates changes to the supervising PT.
• Assists the PT with managing the discharge plan during treatment.
• Supervises and delegates to ancillary staff and students per state laws and department policy.
• Completes legible, accurate documentation within policy and accreditation guidelines.
• Communicates with patient and health care team to maximize benefit using AIDET.
• Identifies educational needs and provides patient education.
• Participates in ongoing professional development through trainings and literature.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Maintains a safe environment complying with safety standards.
• Functions within scope of practice as defined by state act.
• Performs other duties as required and directed.

Education

Graduate of accredited PTA program

Current State Board licensure for PTA

Job description

McLaren Health Care in Grand Blanc, Michigan, seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to work under the supervision of a physical therapist, delivering selected components of patient interventions and tracking response to treatment.

You will adjust interventions as directed, assist with discharge planning, document thoroughly, educate patients and families, and participate in safety and quality initiatives while maintaining compliance with state regulations and hospital policies.