Physical Therapy Assistant

Paycom - ATS; Beverly Hills (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401k matching

Holiday pay

Licensure reimbursement

CEU credits

Job summary

Rivetus Team in Royal Oak, MI, seeks a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to provide treatment under supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will participate in care conferences, document patient progress, and support discharge planning while maintaining quality records.

Responsibilities include coordinating with other disciplines, supervising students, and ensuring continued patient care with family instruction. Strong clinical judgment and adaptability are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Licensure as required by the State of Michigan.
• Ability to perform lifting, transferring, and positioning of patients.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy treatment to patients according to the established treatment plan under supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Contributes to development and progression of patient treatment and documents care accordingly.
• Coordinates with other disciplines for effective total patient care and discharge planning.
• Maintains quality medical records and adheres to policies and reimbursement guidelines.
• Supervises students and volunteers and communicates with staff, patients, and families.

Skills

Professional judgment

Initiative

Flexibility

Communication skills

Patient care

Education

Physical Therapist Assistant program

Job description

Join the Rivetus Team!Rivetus has been serving the geriatric Post-Acute community since 1998. We are a specialized rehabilitation company operated and managed at the executive level by licensed clinicians. Our unique perspective combines superior knowledge of the healthcare regulatory industry with a passion for positive patient outcomes. We incorporate solid business practices with skill and compassion to provide superior service, expedite healing, and enhance the quality of life for patients recovering in skilled nursing facilities.Facility Location: 3030 Greenfield Road, Royal Oak, MI 48073Schedule: Full Time Flexible Schedules AvailableGeneral Summary:Provides physical therapy treatment to patients according to the established treatment plan under the supervision of the Physical Therapist. Contributes to the development, implementation of, and progression of patient treatment and modifies treatment as necessary. Participates in patient care conferences and program development. Completes appropriate documentation and adheres to policies, procedures and current standards of clinical practice.Role Summary:Provides physical therapy treatments consistent with the professional and ethical standards of the A.P.T.A. for the Physical Therapist Assistant.Provides documentation to maintain quality of the medical record as it relates to accuracy, continuity of care and reimbursement guidelines.Coordinates with other disciplines for effective total patient care.Assures delivery of quality care.Participates in the discharge planning process to insure continued patient care as needed and provide patient and family instruction.Maintains the clinical expertise of the PTA through continuing education.Contributes to a team philosophy within the department and the company and promotes the same among staff.Delegates work assignments, responsibilities, and patients to support staff as needed.Supervises students and volunteers.Represents the Physical Therapy Department to family, visitors, and personnel and attends care conferences as requested.Effectively communicates with department staff, company personnel, patients and families and department head.Secures equipment for patients and department supplies as needed.Perform other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Successful completion of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant programLicensure as required by the State of MichiganSkills and Abilities:Ability to exercise professional judgement and initiative when analyzing problems and recommending solutions.Initiative and flexibility in the work environment.Ability to react effectively to the needs of patients and their families.Physical Ability to bend, position, transfer and lift patients weighing from 80 pounds to over 300 pounds, without restriction, utilizing lifting devices clinically recommended for the patient.Employee Benefits:Competitive PayAffordable Medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield MI401k Eligibility & matching after 3 months of serviceHoliday PayReimbursement for Professional Licensure and CEU Credits