Physical Therapist Assistant

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 role delivers treatment and education intended to restore and return patients to maximal function, documents treatment in accordance with department, medical-legal, and reimbursement standards, and contributes to staff training, process improvement, and program development. The position is full-time, with a day shift and 40 scheduled hours per week, at Watervliet Hospital in Watervliet, Michigan.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment and education to restore patients to maximal function.
• Assess treatment effectiveness and modify goals or treatment methods as needed to meet changing patient needs.
• Document patient 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.
• Develop skills through continuing education, in-services, competencies, new patient-care concepts, and work with various population groups.
• Meet productivity standards established by the department.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts on items and services such as restaurants, phone plans, and spas.
• 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