Physical Therapy Assistant - Long Term Care

Munson Healthcare•Frankfort, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Imagine doing meaningful work in a place where people vacation. That’s life at Munson Healthcare - northern Michigan’s largest healthcare system, with eight award-winning community hospitals serving over half a million residents across 29 counties. If you want a career in healthcare and a lifestyle most people only dream about – with freshwater lakes, scenic trails, charming downtowns, a vibrant arts scene, and endless outdoor adventures - you might just be Munson Material. To us, that means teammates who live by our values of excellence, teamness, positivity, creativity, and a commitment to creating exceptional experiences for our patients and each other. Join a team that delivers outstanding care in one of the most beautiful regions in the country. Provides physical therapy treatment in Skilled Nursing, Acute Care, and supports in Outpatient rehabilitation as needed under the direct supervision of a Physical Therapist following the treatment plan as developed by a PT. As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will be responsible for delivering treatment and physical interventions for patients under a care plan established by a physical therapist. Along with providing quality treatment to our patients, you will keep medical records up to date, complete and in accordance with department and hospital guidelines for patients served. You will be part of a great team! You will work collaboratively with a licensed Physical Therapist along with providing supervision to Rehab Aides during clinical treatment.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
Munson Healthcare requires all employees be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella.
MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.

Nice To Haves

Previous clinical experience in skilled nursing setting desirable but not mandatory for this position.

Responsibilities

Provides physical therapy treatment in Skilled Nursing, Acute Care, and supports in Outpatient rehabilitation as needed under the direct supervision of a Physical Therapist following the treatment plan as developed by a PT.
Delivering treatment and physical interventions for patients under a care plan established by a physical therapist.
Keep medical records up to date, complete and in accordance with department and hospital guidelines for patients served.
Work collaboratively with a licensed Physical Therapist along with providing supervision to Rehab Aides during clinical treatment.