Physical Therapist Assistant

McLaren Health Care; Bay City (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Bay City, Michigan, is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to work under supervision, implementing patient care plans and adjusting treatments based on feedback. The role requires graduation from an accredited program, state licensure, and BLS certification. Responsibilities include supervising staff and ensuring accurate documentation. The position is per diem, with potential weekend shifts, and offers a challenging environment supporting patient safety and comfort.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program.
• Current state licensure as a physical therapist assistant.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized care plans established by the physical therapist.
• Adjust treatment interventions based on patient feedback.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to ancillary staff.

Skills

Patient intervention implementation

Documentation accuracy

Communication with supervising therapist

Education

Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program

Current State Board of Physical Therapist Assistant licensure

BLS certification

Job description

Position Summary

Works under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist. The physical therapist assistant implements selected components of patient interventions (treatment), obtains data related to the interventions provided, and makes modifications in selected interventions either to progress the patient as directed by the physical therapist or to ensure patient safety and comfort.

Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Implements the individualized plan of care as established by the physical therapist.
• Adjusts treatment interventions in response to patient feedback, objective data and observation within the established plan of care. Identifies need for changes in plan of care and communicates with supervising physical therapist.
• Assists the physical therapist with managing the established discharge plan throughout treatment.
• Supervises and delegates to ancillary staff and students consistent with state laws and department policy.
• Completes legible, accurate, and clear documentation within the established timeframe identified in the department policy and procedure and in accordance with accreditation requirements and insurance regulations.

Qualifications

Required:

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

Preferred:

• One year of physical therapist assistant experience.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Per Diem
• Requisition ID: 26002282
• Daily Work Times: 07:30am - 04:00pm
• Hours Per Pay Period: 0.01
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes