Physical Therapist Assistant

HealthQuest Physical Therapy; West Bloomfield Charter Township (MI); In loco; USD 36.000 - 40.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Growth opportunities

Mentorship

Meaningful work environment

Competitive benefits packages

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Short-term and long-term insurance

401(k) with matching

Descrizione del lavoro

HealthQuest Physical Therapy seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to maintain a full patient load while adhering to our standards of care. The role includes documenting progress and care plans, supervising Exercise Specialists, and contributing to the peer review and professional development processes.

Responsibilities include creating Home Exercise Programs, engaging in internal marketing, maintaining strong relationships with referring physicians, and ensuring patient safety and

Competenze

• PTA degree and state licensure are required to practice.
• Active APTA membership is provided by HealthQuest as part of the role.
• Job requires ability to stand, walk, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs.

Mansioni

• Provide patient treatment in line with HealthQuest philosophy of care.
• Complete progress notes and care plans per established formats and QA standards.
• Lead and supervise Exercise Specialists to ensure safety and correct performance.
• Develop Home Exercise Programs for each patient and engage in internal marketing.

Conoscenze

Observational skills

Interpersonal skills

Good judgment

Physical capabilities

Formazione

PTA degree

Licensed PTA

APTA Membership provided by HealthQuest

Descrizione del lavoro

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.