Physical Therapy Assistant PRN
About The Position
About Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital has proudly served residents across Southeast Michigan since 1953. With 632 beds, Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital is a major teaching and research hospital and home to five residency programs and a cardiology fellowship in partnership with Wayne State University School of Medicine. Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital is verified as a Level II trauma center and accredited by the Joint Commission as a primary stroke center. The hospital is also known for clinical excellence and innovation in the fields of orthopedics, neurosciences, women’s health, heart and vascular and cancer care. Scope of Work: Assists physical therapist in treatment of patients by implementing an established treatment plan, progressing patient through the therapeutic plan, communicating with internal and external contacts regarding treatment, and documenting treatments, all under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Under the supervision of a PT, implements treatment and discharge plans. Collaborates with the PT in determining treatment methods and media, assists with re-evaluating and updating treatment plans. Instructs and trains family or significant others. Meets productivity. Documents patient treatment according to all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and professional standards of documentation. Submits charges for services provided. Maintains verbal, electronic and written communication with treatment team, including supervising PT for purposes of goal setting, active problem-solving, treatment and discharge planning. Communicates observations of patient’s conditions and reactions to treatment. Participates in non-patient care activities including educational events, community outreach, marketing, cost containment, student supervision, staff orientation, program development, CQI. Attends staff meetings. Maintains and improves competence through self-study, attending in-services and continuing education programs. Assists in determining equipment and supply needs. Is responsible for monthly meetings with mentoring PT to discuss case studies for professional development in order to meet licensure requirements for supervision. Will provide documentation of meetings according to department compliance guidelines.
Requirements
- Requires an Associate’s Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program
- Michigan licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant is required.
- BLS Certification required
- We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.
Responsibilities
- Assists physical therapist in treatment of patients by implementing an established treatment plan, progressing patient through the therapeutic plan, communicating with internal and external contacts regarding treatment, and documenting treatments, all under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
- Under the supervision of a PT, implements treatment and discharge plans.
- Collaborates with the PT in determining treatment methods and media, assists with re-evaluating and updating treatment plans.
- Instructs and trains family or significant others.
- Meets productivity.
- Documents patient treatment according to all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and professional standards of documentation.
- Submits charges for services provided.
- Maintains verbal, electronic and written communication with treatment team, including supervising PT for purposes of goal setting, active problem-solving, treatment and discharge planning.
- Communicates observations of patient’s conditions and reactions to treatment.
- Participates in non-patient care activities including educational events, community outreach, marketing, cost containment, student supervision, staff orientation, program development, CQI.
- Attends staff meetings.
- Maintains and improves competence through self-study, attending in-services and continuing education programs.
- Assists in determining equipment and supply needs.
- Is responsible for monthly meetings with mentoring PT to discuss case studies for professional development in order to meet licensure requirements for supervision.
- Will provide documentation of meetings according to department compliance guidelines.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
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- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
- Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
