Assistant Physical Therapist
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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
- MI Registered Nurse (RN) Required
- AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days
- AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Required within 6 months
Nice To Haves
- Specialty Certification highly recommended within 2 years
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
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- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
