PHYSICAL THERAPY ASST - UMH Sparrow Ionia

Sparrow•Ionia, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide appropriate patient treatment consistent with the physician orders, treatment plan and direction of the Physical Therapist in a safe manner consistent with safety policies in an inpatient and outpatient setting. Clearly and accurately document actions taken according to the standards and guidelines of the Association of Physical Therapy Assistants (APTA). Provide instruction to ancillary staff such as Aides and Athletic Trainers for patient treatment.

Requirements

Licensed in the State of MI as a PTA
Current BLS certification
Minimum of two years experience in a clinic setting.
Completion of a Physical Therapy Assistant program.
Interpersonal skills to effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, families, physicians, nurses and other healthcare associates.
Demonstrate excellent verbal, written and oral communication skills.
Willingness to be trained in specialty areas as indicated by needs of the clinic to meet patient needs

Nice To Haves

Previous Sports Medicine experience preferred
Manual PT skills preferred

Responsibilities

Provides patient treatment consistent with physician orders and treatment plan of the Physical Therapist.
Directs ancillary staff in treatment regimens for patients.
Complies with governmental standards and regulations including but not limited to those involving safety issues.
Instructs patient/family in home exercise program.
Communicates with ordering Physician and/or Physical Therapist on order clarification, patient progress or treatment plans.
Performs appropriate documentation of all treatments according to the established criteria.
Instructs patient in use of rehabilitative equipment.