Physical Therapist Assistant

Care Resources PACE; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Care Resources PACE in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join a caring clinical team. You will deliver PT services under a PT's supervision, Monday–Friday during daytime hours, with travel to client homes within Kent County in addition to clinic/day center work.

The ideal candidate has a PTA license and at least 1 year of PTA experience, with a focus on serving frail or elderly participants.

Qualifications

• Requires licensure as a PTA.
• Minimum of 1 year of PTA experience.
• Experience with frail or elderly population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to assigned participants under the direction of the Physical Therapist.
• Schedule: Monday–Friday day shift, hourly position.
• Travel to client homes in Kent County in addition to clinic/day center work.

Skills

PTA license

PTA experience

Teamwork

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) – full-time, Monday – Friday

We are seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our fabulous team of health care professionals at Care Resources Grand Rapids!

What will you do?

• Provide physical therapy services to assigned participants of Care Resources under the direction of the Physical Therapist
• Schedule: Monday – Friday day shift, hourly position.
• Location: based at our clinic and day center but will also involve some travel to client homes in Kent County

Requirements to be successful:

• Requires licensure as a PTA
• Minimum of 1 year of PTA experience
• Top candidates will have prior experience working with a frail or elderly population
• The ability to multi-task and to work independently as well as within a team setting
• A passion for those whom we serve through this amazing program

ABOUT CARE RESOURCES:

Care Resources operates the PACE program (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) which is located at 4150 Kalamazoo Avenue SE in Grand Rapids.Care Resources provides and coordinates all medical care and social services to eligible participants. We provide all physician and nursing care, prescription drugs, durable medical equipment, dental, eye and foot care, hospital care, medical transportation, home care, emergency, rehab, social and recreational activities at the Day Center. To be eligible for the PACE program, seniors must be 55 and older, a Kent County resident, able to live safely at home and meet the nursing facility's level of care.