Physical Therapist Assistant

Corewell Health • Coloma, MI

9d • 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 role delivers treatment and education to restore patients’ function, documents care in accordance with department and reimbursement standards, and contributes to staff training, process improvement, program development, and ongoing professional skill development. The position is full time, with 40 scheduled hours per week, on the day shift at Corewell Health’s Coloma Rehab location.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree from an accredited physical therapist assistant program.
• Physical Therapist Assistant credential for the State of Michigan, required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days, or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Red Cross within 90 days.
• Michigan driver’s license required upon hire for Home Care Business Lines.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment programs and education to restore and maximize patient function.
• Assess treatment effectiveness and modify goals or treatment methods as needed to address changing patient needs.
• Document each patient’s treatment in compliance with department standards and medical-legal and reimbursement procedures.
• Instruct and train rehabilitation staff, nursing staff, other medical personnel, and students regarding patient needs and rehabilitation services.
• Participate in ongoing process improvement, patient satisfaction initiatives, program development, and marketing activities.
• Apply continuing education in-services, participate in applicable competencies, and develop patient-care concepts and skills for various population groups.
• Meet productivity standards established by the department.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, with eligibility determined by employment type and status.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, 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