Physical Therapist Assistant - Full Time - Day Shift - Jackson

Henry Ford Health System; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to improve patient mobility, relieve pain, and prevent disabilities under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The role involves performing treatments, collaborating with healthcare teams, and maintaining documentation and safety standards. This full-time position operates on a Sunday to Thursday schedule and requires an Associate's degree, state licensure, and current CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Physical Therapist Assistant degree from a CAPTE accredited program.
• Current Michigan licensure.
• Current CPR certification or must obtain within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assists in patient treatment and data gathering under Physical Therapist supervision.
• Documents patient care and billing information timely.
• Communicates with healthcare professionals for optimal patient care.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Team Collaboration

Documentation

Clinical Education

Education

Physical Therapist Assistant Associate’s degree

Current State of Michigan licensure

Current CPR certification

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

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.

• This position will be full time Sunday - Thursday

PRINCIPAL 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.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Physical Therapist Assistant Associate’s degree acquired from a Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited program
• Current State of Michigan licensure
• Current CPR certification (or obtain within 90 days of hire)

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
• Department: Rehab Inpatient Services (Main
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable