Physical Therapist Assistant

Corewell Health • Watervliet, MI

6d • 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 delivers treatment and education to help patients restore and return to maximal function, assesses treatment effectiveness, and adjusts goals or methods as needed to meet changing needs. It documents patient treatment in accordance with departmental, medical-legal, and reimbursement standards.

The Physical Therapist Assistant also trains and instructs rehabilitation staff, nursing staff, other medical personnel, and students on patient needs and rehabilitation services. The role participates in process improvement, patient satisfaction initiatives, program development, and marketing activities, and develops skills through continuing education, in-services, competencies, and new approaches to patient care. Productivity is expected to meet department standards.

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 within 90 days, or from the American Red Cross within 90 days.
• Michigan driver's license for Home Care business lines, required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitation treatment and education to help patients restore and return to maximal function.
• Assess treatment effectiveness and modify goals or treatment methods as needed to meet 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.
• Improve skills through continuing education, in-services, applicable competencies, and development of new patient-care concepts and skills for various population groups.
• Meet department productivity standards.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory
• Optional identity theft protection
• Optional home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

What This Job Offers

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