PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASST

Sparrow Health System • Lansing, MI

84d

About The Position

Provide physical therapy treatment in order to restore function, prevent disability, reduce pain and maximize potential and quality of life following disease, injury or surgery under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

Requirements

• State of Michigan PTA licensure.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and adapt to changing work situations.
• BLS Certification (within 6 months of hire).
• Preferred- Experience in Acute Care Rehabilitation Setting.
• Associate Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program.

Responsibilities

• Provide prescribed physical therapy treatment to patients under the supervision of the physical therapist: areas of treatment include range of motion, strength, tone, posture, gait, orthotic or prosthetic fit, sensorimotor function, massage, joint mobilization, exercises etc.
• Employ principles of teaching and learning to educate patients and their families in the knowledge and skills that promote functional restoration of mobility.
• Document all care given, and the patient response in the patient's medical record.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the patient's care, rehabilitation programs, and related rehabilitation activities.
• Maintain professional standards by participating in inservices and hospital / department requirements.
• Delegates, directs, and supervises implementation of care to PCT, and physical therapy assistant students.
• Act as a resource to other disciplines in proper body mechanics, positioning techniques, early mobility, and transfer techniques.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees