Michigan Staffing
Physical Therapy Assistant
Job Summary Provides rehabilitation therapy procedures to patients under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist. Assists with patients/caregiver education. Essential Functions
- Provides a treatment program and education to restore and return maximal function to the patient.
- Assesses effectiveness of treatment and modifies goals / treatment methods, as needed to meet changing needs.
- Documents treatment of each patient in compliance with department standards, medical-legal and reimbursement procedures.
- Instructs and trains other rehabilitation staff, nursing, other medical personnel and students regarding patient needs and rehabilitation services.
- Participates in ongoing process improvement, patient satisfaction initiatives, program development and marketing activities.
- Improves skill areas as demonstrated by applying continuing education in-services, participating in competencies in applicable areas, and developing new concepts of patient care and additional skills with various population groups.
- Demonstrates productivity as indicated by department standard.
Qualifications
- Required Associate's Degree accredited physical therapy assistant program
- LIC-Physical Therapist Assistant - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required
- LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan Home Care Business Lines Upon Hire required
How Corewell Health cares for you
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Primary Location SITE - Rehab & Nursing Kentridge - 4118 Kalamazoo Ave - Grand Rapids Department Name Inpatient Rehab - RNC Kentridge Employment Type Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work 8:00am-4:30pm Days Worked Monday - Friday Weekend Frequency Every fourth weekend