Physical Therapist Assistant

Corewell Health • Coloma, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides rehabilitation therapy procedures to patients under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist, and assists with patient and caregiver education. The position delivers treatment and education to help patients restore and return to maximal function, evaluates treatment effectiveness, and adapts goals or treatment methods to changing needs. It documents patient treatment in compliance with department, medical-legal, and reimbursement standards; trains other rehabilitation staff, nursing and medical personnel, and students; and participates in process improvement, patient satisfaction, program development, and marketing activities. The role also develops skills through continuing education, in-services, competencies, and new patient-care concepts for varied population groups, while meeting department productivity standards.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week day-shift position at the Coloma Rehab location. Weekend frequency is not specified.

Requirements

• Associate's degree from an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
• Physical Therapist Assistant license in the State of Michigan, required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days, or BLS certification from the American Red Cross within 90 days.
• For Home Care business lines, a State of Michigan driver's license is required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitation treatment and patient education to restore and return maximal function.
• Assess treatment effectiveness and modify goals or treatment methods as needed to meet changing patient needs.
• Document each patient's treatment in accordance with department standards and medical-legal and reimbursement procedures.
• Instruct and train rehabilitation staff, nursing and other medical personnel, and students regarding patient needs and rehabilitation services.
• Participate in ongoing process improvement, patient satisfaction initiatives, program development, and marketing activities.
• Improve skills through continuing education, in-services, applicable competencies, and development of new patient-care concepts and skills for various population groups.
• Meet department productivity standards.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory
• Optional identity theft protection
• Optional home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree