Physical Therapy Assistant

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to support the physical therapy team in evaluating and treating patients. The PTA will assist the PT with treatment planning, modalities, exercises, and functional activities while ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with reimbursement guidelines.

The role involves interdisciplinary collaboration, patient and family education, and participation in meetings.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
• Licensure with the State of Michigan.
• Possesses and maintains BLS certification to meet department/program protocol.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of the license and regulations.
• Assist the physical therapist in treatment planning and evaluations.
• Assist in treating patients with modalities, exercises, devices, and functional activities.
• Document patient status and progress per standards and reimbursement guidelines.
• Integrate therapy with other aspects of patient care and communicate with the team.
• Instruct patients and families in PT procedures and provide written instructions when needed.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

Accredited PTA program

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of the license, certification, or registration and as required by law and regulation.
• Assist the physical therapist in treatment planning and performing evaluations.
• Assist the physical therapist in treating patients utilizing modalities, therapeutic exercises, assistive devices, and functional activities.
• Offer verbal and/or written feedback to the physical therapist regarding significant observations or changes in the patient's condition, reaction, and response to treatment.
• Assist the physical therapist in determining equipment and supply needs and participate in the acquisition and inventory of these items.
• Serve as the primary therapist in patient treatment following evaluation and direction of the physical therapist.
• Document the patient’s status and progress according to established internal/external time standards and adherence to reimbursement guidelines.
• Communicate with others to integrate physical therapy treatment with all aspects of patient care.
• Participate in conferences, discussions, and exchange of written records with interdisciplinary team members as directed by the physical therapist to integrate the treatment plan.
• Instruct the patient and the family in physical therapy procedures, providing written instructions as necessary.
• Participate in various meetings and in-services as designated.
• Follow hospital policy and procedures including confidentiality and infection control.
• Meet or exceed program productivity expectations.
• Provide discipline‑specific coverage (following cross training) within the Mary Free Bed system as requested.
• Support program operations as assigned.
• Function as a patient advocate.
• Demonstrate competence in relevant software and hardware required to fulfill job responsibilities.
• Adhere to the Mary Free Bed Standards of Behavior when working with patients, coworkers, and the community.
• Serve as a clinical instructor for physical therapist assistant students, supervising, teaching, and evaluating their skills and communicating with participating universities.
• Act as a resource person in the area of expertise.
• Participate in program development and/or research activities as assigned.
• Participate in orientation and training of new staff.
• Assist in maintaining clean and orderly treatment areas.

Customer Service Responsibilities

Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behavior, encourage, coach, and monitor team members. Consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co‑workers while handling confidential information discretely and sensitively.

Responsibilities in Quality Improvement

Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible and participate in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.

Essential Job Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
• Licensure with the State of Michigan.
• Possesses and maintains BLS certification to meet department/program protocol.

Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification

• Stationary position: None.
• Traverse or move around work location: Occasionally.
• Use keyboard: None.
• Operate or use department‑specific equipment: None.
• Ascend/descend equipment or ladder: None.
• Position self to accomplish Essential Functions: Frequently.
• Communicate information and ideas: Frequently.
• Transport, position, and/or exert force:
  • Up to 10 pounds: Majority.
  • Up to 25 pounds: Frequently.
  • Up to 50 pounds: Frequently.
  • Up to 75 pounds: Frequently.
  • More than 100 pounds: Occasionally.
• Other weight limit: Up to ___ pounds.

Accommodation Statement

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital provides reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause undue hardship.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristic.