Physical Therapy Assistant- PRN

Rivetus Rehabilitation; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401k Eligibility & matching after 3 mo

Employee Benefits

Job summary

Rivetus Rehabilitation is seeking a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant to provide patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist in our Royal Oak facility. You will develop, implement, and progress treatment plans while documenting care and communicating with families and the care team.

The role involves discharge planning support, ongoing education, and collaboration with other disciplines to ensure high-quality patient outcomes in skilled nursing settings.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Licensure as required by the State of Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Provides PTA services to patients under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Maintains accurate documentation to support medical records and reimbursement.
• Coordinates care with other disciplines for effective total patient care.
• Participates in discharge planning and family instruction.
• Maintains clinical expertise through continuing education.
• Delegates tasks to support staff and supervises students/volunteers.
• Represents the PT Department to families and staff during care conferences.

Skills

Clinical documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient handling & transfers

Regulatory compliance

Education

Physical Therapy Assistant program

Job description

Overview

Rivetus has been serving the geriatric Post‑Acute community since 1998. We are a specialized rehabilitation company operated and managed at the executive level by licensed clinicians. Our unique perspective combines superior knowledge of the healthcare regulatory industry with a passion for positive patient outcomes. We incorporate solid business practices with skill and compassion to provide superior service, expedite healing, and enhance the quality of life for patients recovering in skilled nursing facilities.

Facility Location

Greenfield – 3030 Greenfield Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48073.

Schedule

Contingent/PRN

General Summary

Provides physical therapy treatment to patients according to the established treatment plan under the supervision of the Physical Therapist. Contributes to the development, implementation of, and progression of patient treatment and modifies treatment as necessary. Participates in patient care conferences and program development. Completes appropriate documentation and adheres to policies, procedures and current standards of clinical practice.

Role Summary

Provides physical therapy treatments consistent with the professional and ethical standards of the A.P.T.A. for the Physical Therapist Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Provides documentation to maintain quality of the medical record as it relates to accuracy, continuity of care and reimbursement guidelines.
• Coordinates with other disciplines for effective total patient care.
• Assures delivery of quality care.
• Participates in the discharge planning process to insure continued patient care as needed and provide patient and family instruction.
• Maintains the clinical expertise of the PTA through continuing education.
• Contributes to a team philosophy within the department and the company and promotes the same among staff.
• Delegates work assignments, responsibilities, and patients to support staff as needed.
• Supervises students and volunteers.
• Represents the Physical Therapy Department to family, visitors, and personnel and attends care conferences as requested.
• Effectively communicates with department staff, company personnel, patients and families and department head.
• Secures equipment for patients and department supplies as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Licensure as required by the State of Michigan.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to exercise professional judgement and initiative when analyzing problems and recommending solutions.
• Initiative and flexibility in the work environment.
• Ability to react effectively to the needs of patients and their families.
• Physical ability to bend, position, transfer and lift patients weighing from 80 pounds to over 300 pounds, without restriction, utilizing lifting devices clinically recommended for the patient.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive Pay.
• 401k Eligibility & matching after 3 months of service.