Level 11 Physical Therapist Assistant

BrightSpring Health Services; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Clinical autonomy

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

BrightSpring Health Services in Sterling Heights, Michigan, is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to provide 1:1 patient care focusing on functional rehabilitation for adults with neurological injuries. This role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team and offers flexible hours with no evenings, weekends, or holidays. Ideal candidates should hold a degree in a certified physical therapy assistant program and possess current certification and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Degree in physical therapy assistant program required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience preferred, especially with neurological injuries.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with exercises and functional activities per treatment plan.
• Educate patients and families on selected procedures.
• Maintain documentation of care provided.

Skills

Patient care

Collaboration

Knowledge of rehabilitation techniques

Education

Degree from a certified physical therapy assistant training program

Current Physical Therapist Assistant certification

Current CPR certification

Job description

Our Company

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation

Overview

Who we are looking for:

• Provide 1:1patient care in 60-minute treatment sessions, focusing on functional rehabilitation for adults with neurological injuries
• Collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary teamof passionate, skilled therapists to focus on patient-centered outcomes
• Provide personalized care in an innovative outpatient settingutilizing the latest technology and equipment

What you will receive:

• Flexible Hours- Make your own schedule
• No Evenings, Weekends, or Holidays
• Clinical Autonomy
• Supportive Team and Leadership
• Professional Growth & Education Opportunities

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in exercise, ambulation, functional activities, and the application/use of assistive devices in accordance with the treatment plan established by the Physical Therapist
• Assist Physical Therapist in the collection of outcome measures and completion of complex treatment procedures
• Educate patients, families, and other health workers on selected procedures and functional activities as directed by Physical Therapist
• Participate in ongoing program evaluation and development
• Maintain thorough and timely documentation of all care provided
• Maintain working knowledge of and adherence to the APTA Practice Act and Code of Ethics
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Degree from a certified physical therapy assistant training program
• Current Physical Therapist Assistant certification and license to practice in state of application
• Minimum of 1 year experience preferred, related to treatment of complex neurological injuries
• Knowledge of complex neurologic injury and orthopedic rehabilitation techniques
• Current CPR certification