Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital; Ypsilanti (MI); Vor Ort; USD 34.440 - 48.216; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A critical illness recovery hospital in Michigan is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to provide compassionate treatment to patients in recovery. The role includes assisting with therapy services, implementing treatment goals, and training patients in locomotion techniques. Candidates must hold a valid state PTA license and a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by their start date. Join a dedicated team helping patients regain their strength during challenging times.

Qualifikationen

• Valid state PTA license.
• Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.

Aufgaben

• Assist with the delivery of physical therapy services including transportation, therapeutic exercises and functional activities.
• Implement treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the physical therapist (PT).
• Assist the PT in carrying out therapeutic interventions designed to meet the patients’ long-term goals.
• Train patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics or assistive devices.

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - PRN/Per Diem

Location: Ann Arbor, MI (7th floor of Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital)

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives, and Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of physical therapy services including transportation, therapeutic exercises and functional activities.
• Implement treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the physical therapist (PT).
• Assist the PT in carrying out therapeutic interventions designed to meet the patients’ long-term goals, including strengthening, coordination and balance exercises; posture, endurance/cardiac, functional skills and community re-entry training; joint mobility and muscle lengthening and pain relief.
• Train patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics or assistive devices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid state PTA license
• Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date