Physical Therapist Assistant Detroit Second Avenue

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit, MI is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) with 2–3 years of neuro and orthopedic care experience. You will join a collaborative rehab team and manage your own caseload while coordinating closely with colleagues for high‑quality patient care.

Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, you will help improve mobility, relieve pain, and reduce disability. This role emphasizes teamwork, documentation, and ongoing clinical education to maintain

Qualifications

• PTA with CAPTE-accredited program.
• Michigan licensure required.
• Current CPR certification or within 90 days of hire.
• 2–3 years of PTA experience in neuro/ortho is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment and data collection under supervision of a PT.
• Document patient care and billing timely and accurately.
• Communicate with colleagues, physicians, and nurses to ensure quality care.
• Work as part of a care team and mentor staff when needed.
• Delegate non-patient tasks to support staff as appropriate.
• Maintain productivity according to department standards.
• Maintain and update clinical skills through ongoing education.
• Engage in in-services, meetings, and quality initiatives.
• Support patient safety and equipment maintenance; ensure HIPAA compliance.
• Follow applicable laws, standards, and HFHS policies.
• Represent HFHS at community/professional events if requested.
• Participate in student education programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Neurological care

Orthopedic care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Clinical productivity

HIPAA compliance

Education

PTA Associate degree

Job description

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

We are seeking an experienced PTA (2–3 years) with a background in both neurological and orthopedic care. You will join a dynamic, collaborative team of rehabilitation providers. While you will manage your own caseload, you can expect to work closely with your colleagues to provide coordinated, high-quality care.

Under the general supervision of a Physical Therapist, assists the Physical Therapist in providing treatment that improves patient mobility, relieves pain, and prevents or lessens physical disabilities of patients.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs patient treatment, and objective data gathering under general Physical Therapist supervision as appropriate and in collaboration with other health care providers.
• Documents patient care and billing information timely and in accordance with department standards.
• Communicates with co-workers, and other professionals, including physicians and nurses as needed to ensure optimal patient care.
• Functions as a team member in care of patients and in mentoring with other staff.
• Delegates non-patient care tasks to support staff as appropriate.
• Maintains clinical productivity standards.
• Maintains technical clinical expertise through ongoing clinical education.
• Participates in in-services, staff meetings, quality activities and aspects of program development.
• Maintains awareness of patient safety issues within the clinic and in the use of equipment. Assists in the maintenance of patient care equipment as needed.
• Maintains patient confidentiality according to HFHS HIPAA policies.
• Maintains adherence to all applicable Federal/State law/regulations, APTA standards of practice, MI Licensure requirements, the HFHS Integrity/ Compliance Program, Code of Conduct, as well as all other HFHS policies and procedures.
• If requested, represents HFHS at community and professional functions.
• Participates in student education programs
• May have other duties assigned as needed.

Qualifications

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Physical Therapist Assistant Associate’s degree acquired from a Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited program.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Current State of Michigan licensure.
• Current CPR certification (or obtain within 90 days of hire).