Physical Therapist Assistant

HealthQuest Physical Therapy; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Mentorship & career development

Meaningful work environment

Team environment

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) with matching

HSA and FSA plans available

Paid time off

Job summary

HealthQuest Physical Therapy in Farmington Hills, MI seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to provide high-quality patient care aligned with the HealthQuest philosophy. The role involves managing a full patient load, documentation, and collaboration with physicians and therapists to optimize outcomes.

Responsibilities include creating Home Exercise Programs, leading Exercise Specialists, and participating in audits and professional development.

Qualifications

• PTA degree and license are required.
• APTA membership is provided by HealthQuest.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient treatment per HealthQuest philosophy of care.
• Completes progress notes and care plans per established format and QA standards.
• Leads Exercise Specialists, ensures safety and proper exercise performance.
• Participates in peer review audit process.
• Creates a Home Exercise Program for each patient.
• Engages in internal marketing to attract new patients.
• Maintains relationships with referring physicians and resolves issues.
• Communicates with patient and coverage therapist before planned time off.
• Pursues ongoing professional development and participates in the Professional Development Program.

Skills

Observational skills

Interpersonal skills

Judgment/independence

Physical capabilities

Education

PTA degree

Licensed PTA

APTA membership

Job description

The primary responsibility of the Physical Therapist Assistant is to provide excellence in the Physical Therapy Standard of Practice while demonstrating the HealthQuest Physical Therapy philosophy of care. It is also the responsibility of the Physical Therapist Assistant to maintain a full patient load while keeping up with the documentation requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in PTA
• Licensed PTA
• APTA Membership – provided by HealthQuest
• The physical demands required of this position involve extensive standing, walking, lifting, and carrying up to 50 lbs.

Skills

• Displays observational, analytical, critical thinking, and creative skills to effectively complete job responsibilities.
• Displays interpersonal skills to successfully interact with all team members and lead by example.
• Uses good judgment to act responsibly and independently.
• Possesses physical capabilities necessary to complete job duties.

Responsibilities

• Provides skillful patient treatment in accordance with HealthQuest philosophy of care.
• Completes progress notes and care plan notes in the established format and in compliance with HealthQuest quality assurance standards.
• Provides leadership, guidance, and supervision to Exercise Specialists who assist with patient activities, ensure patient safety, proper use of equipment, and proper performance of exercise through careful instruction and correction.
• Participates in the peer review audit process.
• Creates a Home Exercise Program for each patient.
• Engages in internal marketing strategies to attract new patients.
• Maintains good relationships with referring physicians, and proactively handles misunderstandings as they arise.
• Communicates effectively with both patient and coverage therapist in preparation for scheduled time off.
• Maintains commitment to continuous professional development and is actively engaged in the Professional Development Program and/or ongoing clinical education endeavors.

Benefits

• Opportunity for growth & Ownership
• Mentorship & career development
• Meaningful and rewarding work environment
• Help patients get out of pain and recover from injury
• Family and team-like environment
• Competitive benefits packages
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Short term, long term and life insurance
• Supplemental Benefits (critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, accident insurance)
• Identity protection
• 401(k) with matching & retirement
• HSA and FSA plans available
• Paid time off

$26 - $29 an hour

To be considered for this role, candidates must successfully pass an internal screening against the OIG Exclusions list.