Physical Therapy Assistant - Homecare (26006)

Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital; Manistique (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital in Manistique, MI, is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide therapy services under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, patient progress notes, and adherence to professional standards.

The selected candidate will support quality improvement and participate in ongoing clinical education, policy adherence, and effective communication with the care team to meet patient needs and ensure timely visits.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide own transportation to patient homes.
• Positive mental and physical health.
• Satisfactory references.
• Able to work beyond scheduled hours, as needed.
• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program.
• Current PTA License.
• Current CPR certification.
• One year experience in hospital, home health, or geriatric facility, desired.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional physical therapy services to patients as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Documents patient progress accurately in the medical record.
• Maintains legible, up-to-date patient records per hospital policies.
• Records care given and patient responses on each visit.
• Organizes and manages caseloads effectively.
• Maintains regular attendance and collaborates with management to improve care.
• Participates in hospital and HomeCare meetings and continuing education.

Skills

Transportation to patient homes

Positive attitude

Good health

Satisfactory references

Flexibility to work after hours

Education

Graduation from an accredited PTA program

Current PTA license

Current CPR certification

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital - Manistique, MI 49854, Position Type: Full Time, Job Shift: Day

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Physical Therapy Assistant performs physical therapy treatments and related duties as assigned by, and under the general supervision of, the Physical Therapist. This individual provides superior customer service with the goal of exceeding the customer’s expectations.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides professional physical therapy services to patients as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Provides comprehensive documentation in the patient’s medical record that is reflective of the patient’s clinical progress.
• Completing precise, informative, current and legible records of all patients being treated, in accordance with professional standards and Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital and HomeCare policies.
• Documenting care given and patient response on each visit.
• Demonstrates the ability to organize and manage patient care activities.
• Willing and able to consistently meet the patient visit frequencies.
• Organizing work to adequately manage caseloads.
• Contributes to professional standards of care at Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital and HomeCare, by:
• Collaborating with management to identify issues that require further exploration.
• Participating and supporting the Quality Improvement Program.
• Participating in hospital and HomeCare meetings, activities, programs, in-services, and continuing education, as applicable. Maintaining and increasing knowledge base and skills in physical therapy through attendance and participation in these and other professional development opportunities.
• Remaining flexible to changes in policy and procedures and in daily scheduling.
• Maintaining collegial relationships with other disciplines, interpreting roles and responsibilities of Schoolcraft Memorial Physical Therapy Assistant to others.
• Reports any significant changes in patient status to the Physical Therapist.
• Maintains regular work attendance.
• Enforces Schoolcraft Memorial policies and procedures by:
• Communicating and interpreting the policies and procedures to members of the hospital and HomeCare team, patients, and families.
• Communicating with management if policies and/or procedures are violated.
• Follow agency policy and procedures for emergencies.
• Contributes to effective client relations by assisting patients, families, co-workers, and other health care members to resolve expressed concerns by demonstrating a positive and helpful attitude.
• Minimizes infections disease among employees and patients by following infection control policies and procedures. Attends on-going in-services/educational programs regarding safety issues/equipment and HIV precautions.
• Keeps information confidential by adhering to the terms of Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital and HomeCare Human Resources policy concerning confidential information
• Demonstrates appropriateness in meeting objectives in age specifics.
• Contributes to organizational operations by performing other related duties as may be required.

Qualifications:

• Ability to provide own transportation to patient homes.
• Positive mental and physical health.
• Satisfactory references.
• Able to work beyond scheduled hours, as needed.
• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program
• Current PTA License
• Current CPR certification.
• One year experience in hospital, home health, or geriatric facility, desired.