Physical Therapy Assistant - Acute Care

Trinity Health • Pontiac, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position in Acute Care, involving a combination of Inpatient Rehab and Acute Care settings. The role requires one full weekend of work per month (Saturday and Sunday) and one holiday per year. The Physical Therapy Assistant will carry out therapeutic treatment programs as identified by a licensed physical therapist, in accordance with physician's orders, and will modify treatment programs as appropriate to the patient's progress under the supervision of a physical therapist.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited educational program by the APTA (Associates Degree Program) and licensure.
• Current Michigan Licensure as Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Good interpersonal communication skills to deal effectively with patients, families, and hospital personnel.
• Teamwork approach, sense of humor, empathy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude when executive job.
• Excellent customer service orientation skills necessary in order to deal effectively with various levels of hospital personnel, outside customers and community groups.

Responsibilities

• Carries out therapeutic treatment programs as identified by a licensed physical therapist in accordance with the physician's prescribed orders.
• Modifies treatment programs as appropriate to the patient's progress under the supervision of a physical therapist.
• Implement therapeutic exercise programs as identified by the supervising physical therapist.
• Under the direction of the supervising physical therapist, identify age related differences within the persons served and will adjust treatment style and expectations as appropriate.
• Makes recommendations to the supervising physical therapist on whatever treatment style alterations are necessary based upon the patient's cognitive function (ie, ability to take responsibility for oneself).
• Maintain all necessary documentation as required by department policy.
• Process patient billing as required by department.
• Maintain compliance with reimbursement requirements and authorizations.
• Must be able to meet productivity expectations as determined by management each fiscal year.
• Initiate and encourage good communication and relationships with the physical therapists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals involved in the provision of patient care.
• Build on existing skills and knowledge through continuing education.
• Adherence to the code of ethics adopted by the department and the profession and all department and hospital policies and procedures.
• Participate actively in the daily operations of the department and contribute to its compliance with regulations and customer service expectations.
• Determines that appropriate charges have been entered for the correct patient, encounter, date/time of service, with any required modifiers. Make corrections as needed per charge capture policy/practice.
• Actively participates in on-going education and communication regarding revenue management.
• Assists with tracking and monitoring of equipment assigned to the unit. Requests services for maintaining equipment as needed.
• Proficient with the electronic health records for documentation, assessment, and care management, performing these activities concurrently with provision of care throughout the shift.

Benefits

• Demonstrates and actively promotes an understanding and commitment to the mission of St. Joseph Mercy Oakland through performing behaviors consistent with the Trinity Health Values.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations, the Trinity Health Organizational Integrity Program, including the Standards of Conduct, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behaviors.
• Supports and conducts one's self in a manner consistent with customer service expectations.

What This Job Offers

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