Physical Therapist Assistant

McLaren Health Care•Pinconning, MI

About The Position

Works under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant implements selected components of patient interventions, obtains data related to the interventions provided, and modifies selected interventions to progress the patient as directed by the physical therapist or to ensure patient safety and comfort.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program.
Current State Board of Physical Therapist Assistant licensure.
BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

One year of physical therapist assistant experience.

Responsibilities

Implement the individualized plan of care established by the physical therapist.
Adjust treatment interventions in response to patient feedback, objective data, and observation within the established plan of care; identify the need for changes to the plan of care and communicate with the supervising physical therapist.
Assist the physical therapist with managing the established discharge plan throughout treatment.
Supervise and delegate to ancillary staff and students in accordance with state laws and department policy.
Complete legible, accurate, and clear documentation within the timeframe established by department policy and procedure, accreditation requirements, and insurance regulations.
Communicate with patients, families, caregivers, significant others, and members of the health care team to promote maximum benefit of care, utilizing AIDET.
Identify educational needs of patients, families, caregivers, or significant others and provide education to meet those needs.
Participate in professional growth and development through educational programs, including in-service meetings and workshops, and by reading current literature concerning scope of practice.
Actively participate in quality improvement activities.
Provide an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff, and comply with appropriate and approved safety standards.
Function within the scope of practice defined by the State of Michigan practice act.
Perform other related duties as required and directed.