Physical Therapist Assistant - Sub Acute -PRN

Physical Therapist Assistant

Provides physical therapy services as assigned by, and under the supervision of, a physical therapist. Keeps treatment skills updated through continuing education, evidence-based research, and program development. Perform job responsibilities in accordance with the program's strategic objectives and goals to carry out organizational strategic objectives.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Provides patient care.
• Document's patient's status and progress according to established internal/external time standards and adherence to reimbursement guidelines.
• Communicates with others to integrate physical therapy treatment with all aspects of patient care.
• Participates in various meetings and in-services as designated.
• Follows all hospital policy and procedures including but not limited to patient confidentiality and infection control.
• Meets or exceeds program productivity expectations.
• Provides discipline specific coverage (following cross training) within the Mary Free Bed system as requested.
• Supports program operations as assigned.
• Functions as patient advocate.
• Demonstrates competence in relevant software and hardware required to meet job responsibilities.
• Adheres to the Mary Free Bed Standards of Behavior when working with patients, coworkers and members of the community.

Other Job Responsibilities:

• Serves as clinical instructor for physical therapist assistant students. Supervises, teaches, and evaluates skills of students and volunteers. Communicates with participating universities regarding skill levels of students.
• Functions as a resource person in area of expertise.
• Participates in program development and/or research activities as assigned.
• Participates in orientation and training of new staff.
• Assists in maintaining clean and orderly treatment areas.

We'll embrace all people by:

• Treating everyone with dignity and respect.
• Opening more doors to opportunity for others to succeed.
• Growing talent and people.
• Ensuring a welcoming experience for all we serve, regardless of origin, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status.
• Taking action against discrimination.
• Honoring our differences and how we collaborate.
• Educating staff, patients and the communities we care for.
• Restoring hope and freedom, together.

Customer Service Responsibilities:

Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.

Responsibilities in Quality Improvement:

Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.

Essential Job Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
• Licensure with the State of Michigan.
• Possesses and maintains BLS certification to meet department/program protocol.

Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification:

• Remain in a stationary position: None
• Traverse or move around work location: Occasionally
• Use keyboard: None
• Operate or use department specific equipment: None
• Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder: None
• Position self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role: Frequently
• Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding: Frequently
• Transport, position, and/or exert force:
• Up to 10 pounds: Majority
• Up to 25 pounds: Frequently
• Up to 50 pounds: Frequently
• Up to 75 pounds: Frequently
• More than 100 pounds: Occasionally

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team.

Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic.