Physical Therapist Assistant, Full-Time, Outpatient Ortho/Sports Medicine, Bronson Rehabilitation Services – Centre St., Sign-On Bonus up to $20,000

Bronson Healthcare•Kalamazoo, MI

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction and guidance of a licensed Physical Therapist 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. Under the guidance and direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for clinical and administrative duties.

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
Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines.
Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time.
Involves considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of light-weight objects (i.e., 20 pounds or less) and assisting with heavier tasks such as assisting in lifting and moving patients.
Minor straining or fatiguing positions must be assumed, and some fatiguing physical motions are required.

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