Physical Therapist Assistant I Full Time Days

Tenet Healthcare; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant I in Birmingham, Alabama. This role involves working under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, providing patient care in an orthopedic clinic, and supporting program development. The successful candidate will hold an associate's degree and a current PTA license, with strong communication skills and basic knowledge of therapy practices.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree with coursework in anatomy, biology, physiology, and psychology.
• One year of clinical experience preferred.
• Current PTA license in Michigan required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Instructs patients and families, and oversees students.
• Maintains accurate patient records and participates in team meetings.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Basic knowledge of Physical Therapy

Visual acuity

Manual dexterity

Sensory ability

Education

Associate’s degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Job Description - Physical Therapist Assistant I Full Time Days (2406000635)

Job Description

Physical Therapist Assistant I Full Time Days - 2406000635

Description

Description :

This is a position in one of our Health Club Sites and is supported by a large organization
This is an Orthopedic Based Clinic seeing all types of orthopedic injuries

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michiganis one of the nation’s largest hospitals specializing in rehabilitation medicine and research. RIM is known for its clinical expertise in spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, amputee, orthopedics and catastrophic injury care. The Institute houses the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery and the Southeastern Michigan Traumatic Brain Injury System (SEMTBIS), one of only 16 federally designated model systems of care for brain injury care and research. RIM also operates 31 outpatient sites throughout southeast Michigan specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics.

Job Description:

Under general supervision of a Physical Therapist, provides direct patient care using standard physical therapy procedures.

• Instructs patients and family, oversees students, and volunteers, and participates in program development and education activities.
• Assists Physical Therapist in patient evaluation, and assesses functional skills of patients.
• Provides individual patient treatment including therapeutic exercise, gait training, mat mobility, transfers.
• Performs prosthetic training, administers modality treatments, and measures and recommends equipment such as wheelchairs, orthoses, assistive devises and wheelchair cushions.
• Instructs patients and family members, transfers, gait training, and home exercise programs. Participates in chart rounds, admission and discharge conferences, family conferences and team development conferences.
• Maintains records such as initial, interim and discharge documentation, home care program, and equipment orders and prescriptions.
• Prepares special reports, as requested. Receives formal supervision from a Physical Therapist to ensure all patient documentation is reviews and co-signed.
• Attends and contributes to organizational and program development team and departmental meetings.
• Supervises, instructs and evaluates students, and volunteers.
• Maintains current knowledge of physical therapy theory and techniques through reading, attendance at meetings and seminars, and involvement in professional organizations.

Qualifications

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications

1. Associate’s degree in Physical Therapy with coursework in anatomy, biology, physiology and psychology to gain knowledge of physical therapy treatments and techniques.
2. One year of experience in a clinical setting preferred.
3. Current license to practice as a PTA in the state of Michigan.

Skills Required

1. Oral and written communication skills adequate for therapeutic and professional interaction.
2. Basic knowledge and skill in common Physical Therapy practices and procedures.
3. Visual acuity to observe patient response to treatment (i.e.) sweat, express, dilation of pupils); ability to determine fine discriminate detail to read equipment gauges and on-line computer; manual dexterity to operate equipment.
4. Sensory ability to distinguish hot and cold during patient treatments.

Job

Job

: Therapy and Rehabilitation

Primary Location

Primary Location

: MI-Birmingham

Hospital/Facility

Hospital/Facility

: DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan

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