Physical Therapist Assistant - Full Time Days - Jackson

Henry Ford Health; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Jackson Hospital Rehab Inpatient Services is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to assist the Physical Therapist in providing treatment to improve patient mobility, relieve pain, and prevent disabilities.

The PTA will perform treatment under supervision, document care, and collaborate with physicians, nurses and staff to ensure high-quality patient care. The role emphasizes teamwork, confidentiality, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs patient treatment and data gathering under Physical Therapist supervision.
• Documents patient care and billing information timely and in accordance with department standards.
• Communicates with co-workers and physicians to ensure optimal patient care.
• Functions as a team member in care of patients and 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 program development.
• Maintains awareness of patient safety issues and assists in equipment maintenance.
• Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA policies.
• Adheres to HFHS policies and procedures.
• Represents HFHS at community and professional functions if requested.
• Participates in student education programs.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical documentation

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

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 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