Physical Therapist Assistant

Sevita; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sevita’s NeuroRestorative unit in Ypsilanti is seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant to administer treatments under the direction of Physical Therapists. The role pays $30-$35 per hour and requires a PTA license in the state of work, with at least one year of related experience and a PTA program graduate.

Responsibilities include implementing therapy plans, guiding functional activities, gait training, and equipment assessment, while maintaining safety and confidentiality in a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of PTA program and passed exam.
• Current PTA license in the state of work.

Responsibilities

• Administers PT treatments as directed by Physical Therapists.
• Performs active, passive and resistive exercises and general therapy principles.
• Performs therapeutic massage as needed.
• Performs mobilization and passive stretching within safety limits.
• Instructs and assists participants in learning functional activities.
• Provides gait training and teaches use of canes, crutches, walkers, braces, and splints.
• Measures ROM, vital signs and manual muscle tests to assist evaluation and treatment planning.
• Communicates with health care team to coordinate treatment and plan.
• Ensures adherence to accreditation and licensure standards and confidentiality.
• Assesses PT equipment and maintains knowledge of therapy equipment.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited PTA program (Must have passed exam)

Job description

NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans.

Full-time With Benefits

Monday-Friday, some flex start/stop times

$30-$35 hour

Summary

Administers physical therapy treatments to patients and works under the direction of and as an assistant to the Physical Therapists.

Essential Job Functions

• Assures all program participants receive scheduled PT (Physical Therapy) treatments and documents therapy session or reason for inability to attend.
• Performs active, passive and/or resistive therapeutic exercises, general therapy principles on program participants.
• Performs therapeutic massage on program participants as needed.
• Performs general mobilization and/or passive stretch to program participants, within LIMITS OF SAFETY regarding joint/muscle stretch.
• Instructs, motivates and assists program participants in learning and improving functional activities.
• Provides gait training and instructs program participants in the use of canes, crutches, walkers, braces and splints. Trains program participants at homebound and community level, including endurance training
• Measures ROM, length and girth of body parts, vital signs, and MMT (manual muscle tests) to assist Physical Therapist in evaluating program participants and/or to determine the effectiveness of the program plan
• Confers with staff members and other health care members to exchange, discuss and evaluate program participant information for modifying and coordinating current treatment program and participate in treatment planning with trans-disciplinary team as requested.
• Ensures adherence to accreditation standards, licensure standards, professional code of ethics, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrates knowledge of indications and contra-indications of physical therapy modalities and techniques.
• Asses PT equipment and has a good working knowledge of physical therapy equipment and therapeutic exercise treatments.
• Performs other duties as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None Required

Minimum Knowledge And Skills Required By The Job

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required to perform the job:

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One year experience in a human services or related field. Graduate of an accredited PTA program (Must have passed exam).

Certificates, Licenses, And Registrations

• Current PTA license in the state of work.

Other Skills And Abilities

• N/A

Other Requirements

• N/A

Physical Requirements

• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

AMERICAN WITH DISABILITY STATEMENT

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodations to be determined on a case by case basis.

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.