Physical Therapist Assistant - Specialty Center Rehab

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Michigan is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to assist the supervising Physical Therapist in delivering treatments that improve mobility and reduce pain. This is a full-time position within our Specialty Center Rehab, supporting a busy rehab team.

You will participate in patient care, documentation, and collaboration with physicians and nurses to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Required are a CAPTE-accredited PTA degree, current Michigan PTA license, and CPR

Qualifications

• PTA degree from a CAPTE-accredited program.
• Current Michigan PTA license.
• Current CPR certification (or obtained within 90 days).

Responsibilities

• Assists the Physical Therapist in treatment to improve mobility and reduce pain.
• Documents patient care and billing information promptly and accurately.
• Communicates with care team to ensure optimal patient care.
• Maintains clinical productivity and participates in ongoing education.
• Supports patient safety and HIPAA confidentiality.
• Participates in staff education, meetings, and program development.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Documentation

Education

Physical Therapist Assistant Associate’s degree (CAPTE accredited)

Michigan PTA license

CPR certification

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant - Specialty Center Rehab

• Full-time

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

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 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)