Physical Therapy Assistant

Beacon Health System; Three Rivers (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to join their team. This role involves providing essential physical therapy treatments under the guidance of a Physical Therapist, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining professional standards. You will engage with patients and their families, administer treatments, and document progress, all while contributing to a positive healthcare environment. If you're passionate about helping others and eager to grow in your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Continuing Education Opportunities

Professional Affiliations Maintenance

Flexible Scheduling

Qualifications

• Completion of a two-year college level program for Physical Therapy.
• Certification as a certified physical therapy assistant required.

Responsibilities

• Administer treatments and prepare progress notes as outlined by the Physical Therapist.
• Train patients in the use of assistive devices and report observations.

Skills

Physical Therapy Techniques

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Two-Year College Program for Physical Therapy

Certification as a Certified Physical Therapy Assistant

Current Michigan Certification

Job description

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Reports to the Clinical Manager. Under general supervision of a Physical Therapist performs physical therapy treatments directed toward relieving pain and/or restoring physical functions within the patient home.

MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS

• MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
• VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
• SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.
  
  

Performs Directed Physical Therapy Procedures As Selected By The Physical Therapist (i.e., Therapeutic Exercises) Established In Patient Care Plan To Maintain And Restore Strength, Range Of Motion, Endurance, Coordination And Function By

• Discussing the treatment plan as outlined by the Physical Therapist with patients and their families to allay anxieties and elicit cooperation.
• Administering treatments using therapeutic equipment, machines or assistive or supportive devices as outlined by the Physical Therapist.
• Preparing progress notes and recording daily treatments according to established criteria.
• Training and directing patients in the use and care of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and other special equipment.
• Observing reactions and responses of patients and reporting observations to the Physical Therapist, Physician or allied healthcare personnel.
• Informing the appropriate Physical Therapist of changes in the patients' condition, which may lead to modification of the treatment plan.
  
  

Performs other functions to maintain personal competence and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the department by:

• Attending in-services and department meetings; also participating in continuing education and attending conferences as approved.
• Maintaining professional affiliations as appropriate.
• Reading current professional literature and journals.
• Completing other job-related assignments and special projects as directed
• Instructing members of other healthcare disciplines in standard methods of performing tasks such as: transfers, ambulation, positioning of patients and body mechanics
  
  

Organizational Responsibilities

Associate complies with the following organizational requirements:

• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
• Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
• Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
• Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
• Complies with established organization and department policies.
• Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.
  
  

Commitment to Beacon's six-point Operating System, referred to as The Beacon Way:

• Leverage innovation everywhere.
• Cultivate human talent.
• Embrace performance improvement.
• Build greatness through accountability.
• Use information to improve and advance.
• Communicate clearly and continuously.
  
  

Education And Experience

• The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of a two-year college level program for Physical Therapy with subsequent certification as a certified physical therapy assistant and current Michigan certification.
  
  

Knowledge & Skills

• Requires a basic knowledge of physical therapy techniques and theory and experience in applying these techniques.
• Demonstrates analytical skills necessary for evaluation of the patients' condition in order to make accurate observations and report changes in patient behavior and performance.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with patients, families and staff members in a professional, courteous, friendly, sincere and understanding manner which projects a positive image.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a patient care environment requiring physical exertion, frequent changes in job demands, certain undesirable patient care activities, possible exposure to biohazards and normal hazards encountered in a community environment.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Requires the physical ability and stamina to remain on feet and/or walk for long periods of time, push wheelchairs and cart

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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