Physical Therapist Assistant - Requisition #825272

Infor; Marshall (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Healthcare Professionals (HCP) compliance with necessary vaccinations ensures the uninterrupted operational continuity of Oaklawn and leads by example in the health and safety of the community we serve. COVID-19 and Influenza are required vaccinations at Oaklawn; EEOC exemption requests will be considered. Please consider this before applying for positions.

Job Summary: Promotes and maintains health by providing physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist.

Essential Functions:

1. Records therapy, test procedures and results of such as required by hospital and department policy.
2. Communicates information to appropriate members of the health care team.
3. Able to function independently in outpatient and inpatient care areas.
4. Administers physical therapy treatments including physical agents to patients, working under the direction of and as an assistant to a Physical Therapist.
5. Administers active and passive therapeutic exercises.
6. Observes patients during treatments and compiles and evaluates data on patients' responses to treatments and progress. Appropriately documents such in the medical record.

Minimum Qualifications: Associates Degree and current Michigan license as a Physical Therapist Assistant; BLS from American Red Cross or American Heart Association certification.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: One (1) year hospital experience preferred.

Working Conditions: Potentially exposed to infectious diseases.

Physical Requirements: Ability to continuously stand and sit (90% of time). Ability to reach with hands and arms. Occasionally lift and/or move at least 50 pounds.