Physical Therapist Assistant PRN

Corewell Health • Watervliet, MI

7d • 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 position provides treatment and education to help patients restore and achieve maximal function, assesses treatment effectiveness, and adjusts goals or treatment methods as needed to meet changing needs. It documents patient treatment in accordance with department, medical-legal, and reimbursement standards; supports education and training for rehabilitation staff, nursing, other medical personnel, and students; and participates in process improvement, patient satisfaction, program development, and marketing activities. The role also requires ongoing skill development and meeting department productivity standards.

Requirements

• Associate's degree from an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
• Physical Therapist Assistant license in the State of Michigan 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitation treatment and education to help patients restore and achieve maximal function.
• Assess treatment effectiveness and modify goals or 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, other medical personnel, and students about patient needs and rehabilitation services.
• Participate in ongoing process improvement, patient satisfaction initiatives, program development, and marketing activities.
• Apply continuing education and in-service learning, participate in applicable competencies, and develop patient-care concepts and skills for various population groups.
• Meet productivity expectations indicated by department standards.
• Assist with patient and caregiver education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals; eligibility depends on employment type and status.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with offers 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: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree