Physical Therapist Assistant

Doctors of Physical Therapy; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship Program

Bonus incentives

401k

Life Insurance

STD & LTD

Critical Illness

Hospital Indemnity

Job summary

Doctors of Physical Therapy in East Lansing hires a part-time Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant for our outpatient clinic. Orthopedic experience is required, with a focus on patient goals and measurable progress.

You will collaborate with a team of clinicians, document care, and support patients on their return to activity. A sign-on bonus sweetens the opportunity.

Qualifications

• PTA license required with orthopedic experience.
• Part-time outpatient setting experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and meet patients’ goals and needs.
• Offer cost-effective treatments to improve motion and mobility.
• Reduce need for medications and provide alternatives to surgery.
• Develop care plans using a variety of treatment techniques.
• Create fitness- and wellness-oriented programs tailored to patients’ needs.
• Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care and interventions.
• Motivate patients during treatment to function optimally.
• Promote healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination.
• Consult and practice with other health professionals.
• Evaluate effects and monitor and communicate progress.
• Document patient care services.

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA)

Job description

Doctors of Physical Therapy is hiring a part-time Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant for our East Lansing outpatient clinic. Candidates must have orthopedic experience. Enjoy a great outpatient ortho setting along with a sign-on bonus

Who we are:

Founded in 2005, Doctors of Physical Therapy is owned and operated by a physical therapist, with the main goal to consistently help patients achieve faster, long term relief. It is our dedication to excellent patient care that will sustain our reputation and help us improve the lives of thousands of patients.

Responsibilities

• Identify and meet patients’ goals and needs
• Offer cost-effective treatments that help improve clients’ motion and mobility
• Reduce the need for medications and provide alternatives to surgery
• Develop care plans using a variety of treatment techniques
• Create fitness- and wellness-oriented programs tailored to patients’ specific needs
• Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions
• Motivate patients during treatment in order to help them function optimally
• Promote clients’ healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination
• Consult and practice with other health professionals
• Evaluate effects and monitor and communicate progress
• Document patient care services

Medical Specialty:

• Orthopedics
• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Benefits:

• Mentorship Program
• Reasonable productivity expectation
• Bonus incentives
• 401k
• Life Insurance, STD & LTD, Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity