Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Job Description

UP Health System Portage


Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA)


PRN Varied Shifts

Your experience matters

UP Health System Portage is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant Joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

A Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant who excels in this role:

• Supports Physical Therapist in assessing the condition of patient, planning and following treatment programs,
• preparing treatment schedules and keeping accurate electronic documentation on the progress of treatment
• and goals.
• Assists and administers therapeutic procedures under a Physical Therapist's supervision.
• Assists in exercise instruction and demonstration, patient evaluation and testing.
• Can perform patient treatments in Skilled Nursing Facilities.
• Provides direct restorative care and delegated therapy tasks including passive range of motion, active range of
• motion, ambulation, activities of daily living training, special positioning, splint application, restorative dining,
• bladder/bowel management and/or retraining in the skilled nursing and long term care setting.
• Acts as a resource to staff.
• Provides education, guidance, and direction to staff regarding mobility, use of assistive devices and lifts.
• Actively participates in weekly IDT and QAPI meetings.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

What we're looking for

• Education: Associate's degree Required; Graduate of a Program in Discipline Required
  Licenses: Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of MI
  Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

More about us:

UP Health System - Portage is a 36 bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan for over 128 years. We are proud to be recognized as an Accredited Chest Pain Center, Silver Plus Award for Stroke Care, Highest Safety Grade by the Leapfrog Group and a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by the Chartis Center for Rural Health.


EEOC Statement

"UP Health System Portage" is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UP Health System Portage is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

About Us

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

About the Team

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.