Physical Therapist Assistant - Pediatrics

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital • Grand Rapids, MI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Staff will provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by law and regulation. Each job responsibility is related to the MFB Pillars of Excellence. The responsibility is identified to a pillar by the following letters: Q (Quality), S (Service), P (People), G (Growth), F (Financial). Staff will provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by law and regulation.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
• Licensure with the State of Michigan.
• Possesses and maintains BLS certification to meet department/program protocol.
• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned department.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care.
• Assists the physical therapist in treatment planning and conducting evaluation procedures.
• Assists the physical therapist in treating patients utilizing modalities, therapeutic exercise, assistive devices, and functional activities.
• Provides verbal and/or written feedback to the physical therapist regarding all significant observations or changes in the patient's condition, reaction, and response to treatment.
• Assists the physical therapist in determining equipment and supply needs and may participate in the acquisition and inventory of these items.
• Functions as primary therapist in treatment of patient following evaluation and direction of physical therapist.
• Documents 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 conferences/discussions and exchange of written records with other interdisciplinary team members as directed by the physical therapist to integrate physical therapy treatment plan.
• Instructs the patient and the family in physical therapy procedures as part of providing patient and family education including written instructions as necessary.
• 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 to meet job responsibilities.
• Adheres to the Mary Free Bed Standards of Behavior when working with patients, coworkers and members of the community.
• 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.
• 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.
• Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions.
• Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.

What This Job Offers

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