Physical Therapist Assistant

Sevita•Farmington Hills, MI

11d

About The Position

Administers physical therapy treatments to program participants under the direction of and as an assistant to Physical Therapists. Ensures participants receive scheduled therapy and documents sessions or reasons for missed sessions. The role includes therapeutic exercises, massage, mobilization, stretching, functional-activity instruction, gait training, and training at home and in the community. The assistant measures range of motion, body-part length and girth, vital signs, and manual muscle tests to support evaluation and treatment planning. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with benefits and some flexibility in start and stop times. Pay is $30–$35 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of experience in a human services or related field.
Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program and passing the required exam.
Current Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state of work.

Responsibilities

Ensure program participants receive scheduled physical therapy treatments and document each session or the reason for inability to attend.
Perform active, passive, and/or resistive therapeutic exercises and apply general therapy principles.
Provide therapeutic massage as needed.
Perform general mobilization and passive stretching within safe limits for joint and muscle stretch.
Instruct, motivate, and assist participants in learning and improving functional activities.
Provide gait training and instruct participants in the use of canes, crutches, walkers, braces, and splints.
Train participants at home and in community settings, including endurance training.
Measure range of motion, body-part length and girth, vital signs, and manual muscle tests to assist the Physical Therapist with evaluation and assessment of treatment effectiveness.
Exchange, discuss, and evaluate participant information with staff and other health care professionals; help modify and coordinate treatment programs and participate in treatment planning with the trans-disciplinary team as requested.
Ensure adherence to accreditation and licensure standards, professional ethics, and confidentiality requirements.
Demonstrate knowledge of indications and contraindications for physical therapy modalities and techniques.
Assess physical therapy equipment and maintain working knowledge of the equipment and therapeutic exercise treatments.
Perform other duties as required.