Physical Therapy Assistant

US Rehabilitation & Health Services Inc•Dearborn, MI

109d•$26 - $32•Hybrid

About The Position

At US Rehabilitation & Health Services Inc, we're looking for a motivated professional ready to thrive! This is a full- or part-time role with our Dearborn, MI practice. In this entry-level role, you'll work under the supervising physical therapist to build up your knowledge and sharpen your hands-on skills. You'll provide compassionate support and positive encouragement as you help guide patients through therapeutic exercises and functional training activities. Following the established treatment plan, you'll support patients' recovery and closely monitor their progress to ensure they're healing properly. You'll document treatments, record patients' responses, and communicate with the physical therapist about making adjustments as needed to maximize positive outcomes. Additionally, you'll educate patients and their family members on at-home exercises so they can continue to build their strength and recover quickly. By following the physical therapist's direction and coordinating with clinical staff, you'll contribute to an efficient, effective, and high-quality care environment!

Requirements

Current Michigan State Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with a diverse range of patients of all ages
Ability to stay organized and maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation
Ability to travel between the Dearborn, Port Huron, and Sterling Heights locations as needed

Nice To Haves

Outpatient orthopedic experience
Bilingual English and Arabic speaking skills

Responsibilities

Work under the supervising physical therapist to build up knowledge and sharpen hands-on skills.
Provide compassionate support and positive encouragement to guide patients through therapeutic exercises and functional training activities.
Support patients' recovery by following the established treatment plan.
Closely monitor patient progress to ensure they're healing properly.
Document treatments and record patients' responses.
Communicate with the physical therapist about making adjustments as needed to maximize positive outcomes.
Educate patients and their family members on at-home exercises.
Follow the physical therapist's direction and coordinate with clinical staff to contribute to an efficient, effective, and high-quality care environment.