Physical Therapy Assistant Outpatient Part Time

Corewell Health • Wyoming, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant provides rehabilitation therapy procedures to patients under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist. The role assists with patient and caregiver education and provides treatment programs intended to restore and return patients to maximal function. The assistant assesses treatment effectiveness and modifies goals or treatment methods as needed to address changing patient needs. Treatment must be documented in compliance with department standards and medical-legal and reimbursement procedures. The role also instructs and trains rehabilitation staff, nursing staff, other medical personnel, and students regarding patient needs and rehabilitation services.

The position is based at the Wyoming Care Center (West Pavilion), an outpatient rehabilitation clinic where orthopedic and neurologic care are delivered by a multidisciplinary team of approximately fifteen clinicians, including physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists. The team provides one-on-one care and collaborates across specialties. The clinic serves a diverse patient population and works with partners within the building and across the Corewell Health system.

This is a part-time day-shift position scheduled for 20 hours per week, on Wednesdays and Fridays. Hours are variable within 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Requirements

• Associate degree from an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
• Michigan Physical Therapist Assistant license.
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitation therapy procedures to patients under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist.
• Assist with patient and caregiver education.
• Provide treatment programs and education to restore and return patients to maximal function.
• Assess treatment effectiveness and modify goals or treatment methods as needed to meet changing needs.
• Document each patient's treatment in accordance with department standards and medical-legal and reimbursement procedures.
• Instruct and train rehabilitation staff, nursing staff, other medical personnel, and students regarding patient needs and rehabilitation services.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other offerings.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree