Physical Therapy Assistant - Comprehensive Therapy

INSIGHT Surgical Hospital • Dearborn, MI

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Insight Comprehensive Therapy is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to assist our mission in providing patient care second to none! The Physical Therapy Assistant must have the ability to work in a very fast paced environment while providing excellent customer service, patience, empathy, and patient care at all times. Our ideal Physical Therapy Assistant candidate will exhibit a team player mentality and are committed to running a smooth, professional and efficient schedule for physicians and team members, which will allow for an enjoyable environment and experience for our patients to thrive. The Physical Therapy Assistant is a key professional to our processes, therefore candidates who demonstrate superior communication and professionalism abilities and relatability to our patients and colleagues is desired.

Requirements

• Demonstrates eligibility to work for any employer in the U.S.
• High school diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent required
• Current State of Michigan PTA license required
• Current CPR certification
• Proven excellence in patient safety and care
• Demonstrated excellent skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards
• Able to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment while maintaining positive energy
• Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for professional advancement
• Able to work compassionately with patients and coworkers to exhibit patient care second to none
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and drive
• Exudes respect and flexibility to impact the workplace in a positive manner
• Detailed oriented, conscientious and committed to precision in work results
• Ability to perform to a high level of accuracy
• Friendly, empathetic & respectful
• Reliable in work results, timeliness & attendance
• Ability to relate to and work effectively with a wonderfully diverse populace

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or Bachelors Degree preferred
• Previous experience is preferred within a clinic environment
• Previous experience working through procedures and assisting clients in a highly professional and approachable capacity

Responsibilities

• Instructs, motivates, safeguards, and assists patients as they practice exercises or functional activities
• Confers with physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing staff, etc., to discuss patient information in regard to planning, modifying, and/or coordinating treatment
• Transports patients to and from treatment areas; lifts and transfers patients according to positioning requirements
• Safely secures patients into or onto therapy equipment
• Administers active or passive manual therapeutic interventions that include: heat, ultrasound, electrical modality treatments, and mechanical traction
• Communicates with and/or instructs caregivers/family members on patient therapeutic activities or treatment plans to maximize patient care
• Measures patients' range-of-motion, body parts, or vital signs to determine effects of treatment
• Monitors and records the operation and use of equipment, and administration of treatment
• Ability to get into the pool with patients that require aquatic therapy
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• 401K with Matching
• Short & Long Disability, and Life Term insurance, complementary of Full Time Employment
• Additional Supplementary coverages offered @ employee's elections: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, AD&D, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED