Physical Therapist Assistant I Full Time Days

Tenet Healthcare; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an innovative rehabilitation institute as a Physical Therapist Assistant. In this role, you will provide essential patient care in an orthopedic clinic, assisting with evaluations and implementing treatment plans under the guidance of licensed Physical Therapists. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values professional development and collaboration. If you are passionate about helping patients recover and improve their quality of life, this is the perfect chance to make a meaningful impact in the field of rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Physical Therapy required.
• One year of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Assist in patient evaluation and treatment planning.
• Maintain patient records and participate in team meetings.

Skills

Oral and written communication skills

Basic knowledge of Physical Therapy practices

Visual acuity for patient observation

Manual dexterity for equipment operation

Sensory ability to distinguish temperature

Education

Associate’s degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

Therapeutic exercise equipment

Assistive devices

Job description

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

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 Michigan is 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 Responsibilities:

• 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, and transfers.
• Performs prosthetic training, administers modality treatments, and measures and recommends equipment such as wheelchairs, orthoses, assistive devices, and wheelchair cushions.
• 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 reviewed and co-signed.
• Attends and contributes to organizational and program development team and departmental meetings.
• Maintains current knowledge of physical therapy theory and techniques through reading, attendance at meetings and seminars, and involvement in professional organizations.

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; 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: Therapy and Rehabilitation

Primary Location: MI-Birmingham

Hospital/Facility: DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan

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