PRN Physical Therapy Assistant – Impact & Growth

Lifepoint Health; Hancock Township (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & Leave

Tuition assistance

401(k) match

Wellness programs

Job summary

UP Health System Portage is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) to join our team on a PRN basis in varied shifts. You will collaborate with Physical Therapists to deliver patient-centered rehab services in a hospital setting.

Education: Associate's degree; MI state licensure; BLS certification required. We offer comprehensive benefits, tuition assistance, and a supportive work environment within Lifepoint Health.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree required; graduate of a program in discipline required.
• Licenses: Physical Therapy Assistant in MI.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)

Responsibilities

• Supports Physical Therapist in assessing patient condition and planning treatment.
• Prepares treatment schedules and maintains accurate documentation of progress.
• Assists and administers therapeutic procedures under PT supervision.
• Assists in exercise instruction, patient evaluation and testing.
• Performs patient treatments in Skilled Nursing Facilities.
• Provides direct restorative care and delegated tasks in skilled nursing and LTAC settings.
• Educates staff on mobility and use of assistive devices.
• Participates in weekly IDT and QAPI meetings.

Skills

Patient assessment

Documentation

Team collaboration

Care planning

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

UP Health System Portage is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) to join our team on a PRN basis in varied shifts. You will collaborate with Physical Therapists to deliver patient-centered rehab services in a hospital setting.

Education: Associate's degree; MI state licensure; BLS certification required. We offer comprehensive benefits, tuition assistance, and a supportive work environment within Lifepoint Health.