PTA II: Impactful Rehab Clinician with Career Growth

Detroit Medical Center; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

HSAs and dependent care accounts

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Disability and long term care options

Job summary

DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital in Detroit, MI is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to support patient care under supervision. You will assist in evaluating and treating patients, implement treatment plans, and contribute to program development within the rehabilitation department.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Physical Therapists, aides, students, and a focus on professional development, documentation, and delivering high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Physical Therapy with course work in anatomy, biology, physiology and psychology to gain knowledge of physical therapy treatments and techniques.
• Three years of experience in a clinical setting.
• Minimum of 60 points on professional development record.
• Current license to practice as a PTA in the state of Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision of a Physical Therapist, provides direct patient care using standard physical therapy procedures.
• Instructs patients and family, oversees physical therapy aides, students and volunteers, and participates in program development and education activities.
• Assists Physical Therapist in patient evaluation and assesses functional skills of patients.
• Provides individual patient treatment including therapeutic exercise, gait training, mat ,mobility, transfers and wheel chair activities.
• Performs prosthetic training, administers modality treatments, and measures and recommends equipment such as wheelchairs, orthoses, assistive devices and wheelchair cushions.
• Instructs patients and family members in wheelchair management, transfers, gait training, and home exercise programs.
• Maintains records such as initial, interim, and discharge documentation, home care program, and equipment orders and prescriptions.
• Prepares special reports as requested. Receives formal supervision from a Physical Therapist to ensure all patient documentation is reviewed and cosigned.
• Attends and contributes to organizational and program development team and departmental meetings.
• Must maintain 60 points in professional development on a yearly basis. Supervises, instructs and evaluate PTA I staff members, students and volunteers.
• Maintains current knowledge of physical therapy theory and techniques through reading, attendance at meetings and seminars, and involvement in professional organizations.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Clinical supervision

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital in Detroit, MI is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to support patient care under supervision. You will assist in evaluating and treating patients, implement treatment plans, and contribute to program development within the rehabilitation department.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Physical Therapists, aides, students, and a focus on professional development, documentation, and delivering high-quality care.