PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASST

Physical Therapist Assistant

Positions Location: Grand Ledge, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job: Under the supervision of a staff physical therapist, provide physical therapy interventions in order to maximize the value, potential, and satisfaction of our customers.

Essential Duties:

Provide prescribed physical therapy interventions under the supervision of a staff physical therapist.

Communicate the treatment plan, treatment goals, and progress toward goals to the patient and/or caregiver.

Instruct patients and/or caregivers in home programs.

Perform medical record documentation according to the established criteria.

Communicate with other health care professionals, including patient referral sources, both verbally and in writing, according to the established criteria.

Utilize Rehab Support staff according to established criteria.

Supervise the activities of students and volunteers.

Cooperate with support staff and other health system departments in order to maximize the efficiency of non-clinical services such as the registering, scheduling, and billing of our patients.

Seek ways to continually improve the value of our services and maximize our customers' potential by actively participating in activities such as inservices, staff meetings, team meetings, continuing education courses, and patient conferences.

Maximize customer satisfaction by treating our customers with respect and responding to their needs in a prompt, friendly, and courteous manner.

Job Requirements

General Requirements:

• State of Michigan Physical Therapist Assistant license.

• BLS Certification (within 6 months of hire).

Work Experience:

• Preferred- Minimum of 1 year of outpatient experience.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

• Effective written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to perform multiple tasks and adapt to changing work situations.

• Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients serviced in her/his assigned service area as related to the principle duties and responsibilities of the position. The skills and knowledge needed to provide such care may be gained through education, training and experience.

UMH-Sparrow therapists enjoy strong professional development support, including a complimentary Medbridge subscription that provides access to a wide range of continuing education courses. Management is committed to fostering ongoing learning, and UM Health Sparrow hosts multiple courses each year free of charge—ensuring our team has continual opportunities to grow and stay at the forefront of clinical excellence. Also, offer 1:1 treatment model and market leading wages.

UM Health - Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.