Physical Therapy Assistant Acute Care

Spectrum Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Corewell Health seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide rehabilitation procedures under the direction of a licensed physical therapist at Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. You will assist with patient and caregiver education to promote safety, independence, and functional recovery.

The full-time role requires Michigan PTA licensure and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, with a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative, patient-centered team environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree accredited physical therapy assistant program is required.
• LIC-Physical Therapist Assistant - STATE_MI State of Michigan is required.
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire (AHA).
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire (ARC).
• Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan required.

Responsibilities

• Provides rehabilitation therapy procedures to patients under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist.
• Assists with patients/caregiver education.

Skills

Patient education

Rehabilitation procedures

Education

Associate's Degree accredited physical therapy assistant program

LIC-Physical Therapist Assistant - STATE_MI State of Michigan

CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association

CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross

Job description

Corewell Health is offering a $2500 sign-on bonus for external hires!

Scope of Work

Provides rehabilitation therapy procedures to patients under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist. Assists with patients/caregiver education.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree accredited physical therapy assistant program
• LIC-Physical Therapist Assistant - STATE_MI State of Michigan
• Upon Hire required CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required
• Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required
• LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Location

SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids

Employment Type

Full time

Hours

Weekly Scheduled Hours 36 Hours of Work Days Worked Weekend Frequency

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.