Geriatric Physical Therapy Assistant (PRN) — Flexible Rehab

Rivetus Rehabilitation; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401k Eligibility & matching after 3 mo

Employee Benefits

Job summary

Rivetus Rehabilitation is seeking a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant to provide patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist in our Royal Oak facility. You will develop, implement, and progress treatment plans while documenting care and communicating with families and the care team.

The role involves discharge planning support, ongoing education, and collaboration with other disciplines to ensure high-quality patient outcomes in skilled nursing settings.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Licensure as required by the State of Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Provides PTA services to patients under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Maintains accurate documentation to support medical records and reimbursement.
• Coordinates care with other disciplines for effective total patient care.
• Participates in discharge planning and family instruction.
• Maintains clinical expertise through continuing education.
• Delegates tasks to support staff and supervises students/volunteers.
• Represents the PT Department to families and staff during care conferences.

Skills

Clinical documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient handling & transfers

Regulatory compliance

Education

Physical Therapy Assistant program

Job description

Rivetus Rehabilitation is seeking a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant to provide patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist in our Royal Oak facility. You will develop, implement, and progress treatment plans while documenting care and communicating with families and the care team.

The role involves discharge planning support, ongoing education, and collaboration with other disciplines to ensure high-quality patient outcomes in skilled nursing settings.