Physical Therapist Assistant, PRN, Acute Care, Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo

Bronson Healthcare • Kalamazoo, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction and guidance of a licensed Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapist Assistant provides treatment to patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases, to improve/restore function, increase strength, relieve pain, and enhance functional independence. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. This role involves both clinical and administrative duties, including direct patient care, education, documentation in the electronic health record, and potentially cross-training in other departments within Rehabilitation Services. For Bronson at Home positions, driving your own vehicle on a regularly scheduled basis is required.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Physical Therapy Assistant Program required
• Physical Therapist Assistant license in good standing in the state of Michigan
• BLS certification required within 3 months of hire
• Current driver's license in the state of Michigan, availability of car for business use on a daily basis, and proof of insurance required for Bronson at Home
• Basic word processing and typing skills to operate a PC/mobile device
• Must work as a team member and be able to effectively communicate with patients, visitors, and all members of the care delivery team
• Social sensitivity and the ability to communicate effectively are definitely required
• Regularly performs work requiring a high level of interpersonal skills to deal with delicate patient care matters

Nice To Haves

• Physical Therapist Assistant experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Follow the plan of care and goals established by the Physical Therapist
• Family and community education
• Provision of direct patient care, including performing physical, electrical, mechanical, and heat treatments according to treatment plan
• Direct patient care, including conducting individual and/or group Physical Therapy activities according to treatment plan; facilitates and instructs patients in the skills necessary to successfully participate
• Interdisciplinary team discussions or hospital rounds involvement
• Program development
• Serving as a resource person in areas of expertise
• Participation in student program and participation in student rotation
• Providing in-services in areas of expertise for the Bronson Rehabilitation System
• May need to cross train and provide coverage at other departments within Rehabilitation Services as needed.
• Documenting in the electronic health record per compliance timelines
• Responsible for communicating to leadership limitations that prevent timely documentation.
• For each person served the therapist maintains accurate, legible and complete records.
• Serving on committees and task forces
• Participating in process improvement
• Demonstrate time management skills
• Supervision of Rehab Clinical Assistant, PTA students and volunteers
• Maintain and upgrade his/her competencies based on the population served, the type and nature of the care provided and advances in healthcare sciences and technology.

Benefits

• Community-owned, not-for-profit health system
• Largest employer and leading healthcare system in the area
• Full range of services from primary care to critical care
• High quality standards
• State-of-the-art technology
• Evidence-based processes
• Ranked by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers (2022-23)
• Ranked by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023)
• Ranked by the National Association for Business Resources as one of the 2023 Top 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree