Physical Therapist Assistant Specialty Center Rehab

Henry Ford Health; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to support licensed Physical Therapists in a动态 clinical setting. You will assist with patient treatment to improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or lessen physical disabilities under supervision.

You will document care and billing information timely, collaborate with physicians, nurses, and staff, and contribute to program development and staff education as part of a committed care team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or equivalent not required; PTA degree required.
• Current State of Michigan licensure.
• Current CPR certification (or obtainable within 90 days of hire).

Responsibilities

• Assist Physical Therapist in delivering treatment to improve mobility and relieve pain.
• Document patient care and billing information promptly per department standards.
• Communicate with colleagues to ensure optimal patient care and participate in staff education.

Skills

Team collaboration

Clinical documentation

Education

Physical Therapist Assistant Associate’s degree (CAPTE accredited)

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.

Qualifications

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)