Physical Therapist Assistant - Full Time - Day Shift - West Bloomfield

Davita Inc.; West Bloomfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to support patient mobility and care. Working under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, the assistant will perform various clinical tasks, document patient information, and collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient treatment. Candidates must hold an associate's degree from an accredited program and state licensure.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from a CAPTE accredited program.
• Current State of Michigan licensure required.
• Current CPR certification (or obtain within 90 days of hire).

Responsibilities

• Assists the Physical Therapist in patient treatment and data gathering.
• Documents patient care and billing information.
• Maintains patient confidentiality according to HIPAA policies.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Physical Therapist Assistant Associate's degree

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.

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 Medical Group


• Department: Physical Therapy-Farmington Rd


• Shift: Day Job


• Union Code: Not Applicable