Physical Therapy Assistant

Insight Hospital and Medical Center; Coldwater (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Hospital and Medical Center in Coldwater, MI is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to administer physical therapy programs under the guidance of a Licensed Physical Therapist, to maximize function and independence. You will direct patient participation to restore and reinforce skills essential for daily life.

Responsibilities include documenting treatments, maintaining records, and ensuring safety.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in physical therapy from an accredited institution.
• Current PTA License in State of practice.
• CPR certification in hospital setting.
• Ability to perform duties with standing, bending and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy treatments under supervision of a licensed therapist, following established plans.
• Maintains accurate patient care records under supervision of the therapist.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment to comply with safety standards.
• Demonstrates professional behavior and participates in continuing education.
• Supervises students, rehabilitation aides and volunteers when applicable.
• Participates in program development and performance improvement initiatives.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Skills

Skills consistent with department

Education

Associate's degree in physical therapy

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant

Location

Coldwater, MI

Shift

Days

Job Summary

Administers various physical therapy programs under guidelines established by a Licensed Physical Therapist to facilitate rehabilitation of physically disabled patients, to maximize function and independence. Directs patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce and enhance performance; facilitates the learning of those skills and functions essential for adaptations and productivity.

Duties

• Provides physical therapy treatments, following established plans, under supervision of a physical therapist, taking into account age and educational level, while accurately assessing patient’s response to treatment, as measured by clinical competencies. Can assist therapist in selective measurements, without interpretation, for evaluation


• Prepares and maintains accurate patient care records under supervision of therapist


• Maintains clean and safe work environment to comply with hospital and department safety standards


• Demonstrates professional work behavior, participates in continuing education and shares information with staff


• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to advocate, communicate and educate patients of all age groups served including those with physical, emotional, language and cognitive impairments, taking into account age and educational level, as measured by competencies


• Demonstrates knowledge and skill to utilize equipment appropriately, using correct sizes and following recommendations on specific age-related criteria such as height, weight, anatomical differences and general health status of various age groups served, as measured by clinical competencies


• Maintains productivity as established by the department


• May assist in the supervision of students, rehabilitation aides and volunteers


• May participate in program development, identifying performance improvement opportunities, and implementing performance improvement plans


• Performs other duties as directed

Qualifications

Education

Associate's degree in physical therapy from an accredited institution

Skills

Must possess skills consistent with the needs of the department.

Years of Experience

N/A

License

Current PTA License in State of practice

Certification

CPR according to hospital policy

Physical Requirements

The majority of time is spent standing, bending, and providing patient care treatments. Must possess the physical ability and condition to handle patients correctly and safely. Be able to handle standard equipment in a physical therapy department.

OSHA Exposure Classification

Personal Protective Equipment: As required

The above list of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions; it should not be considered exhaustive.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, height, weight, familial or marital status, or genetics.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace