Physical Therapist Assistant

1 day ago


Michigan City, Indiana, United States Corewell Health Full time
Job Summary

As a Physical Therapist Assistant at Corewell Health, you will play a vital role in providing rehabilitation therapy procedures to patients under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist. Your primary responsibility will be to assist patients and caregivers in their rehabilitation journey, ensuring they receive the best possible care.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement treatment programs to restore and return maximal function to patients.
  • Assess the effectiveness of treatment and modify goals and treatment methods as needed to meet changing patient needs.
  • Document patient treatment in compliance with department standards, medical-legal, and reimbursement procedures.
  • Train and educate other rehabilitation staff, nursing, and medical personnel on patient needs and rehabilitation services.
  • Participate in ongoing process improvement, patient satisfaction initiatives, program development, and marketing activities.
  • Stay up-to-date with continuing education in-services, competencies, and new concepts of patient care and additional skills with various population groups.
Qualifications
  • Associate's Degree from an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
  • LIC-Physical Therapist Assistant - STATE_MI State of Michigan (upon hire).
  • CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association (90 days required) or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross (90 days required).
  • LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan (Home Care Business Lines upon hire).
Physical Demands
  • Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 50 lbs.
  • Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 50 lbs.
  • Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs.
  • Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs.
  • Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs.
  • Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 10 lbs.
  • Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs.
  • Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbs.
  • Sitting: Seldom.
  • Standing: Frequently.
  • Walking: Frequently.
  • Forward Bend - Standing: Occasionally.
  • Forward Bend - Sitting: Seldom.
  • Trunk Rotation - Standing: Occasionally.
  • Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally.
  • Squat: Seldom.
  • Stair Climbing: Seldom.
  • Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom.
  • Driving: Seldom.
  • Reach - Above Shoulder: Occasionally.
  • Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally.
  • Handling: Occasionally.
  • Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally.
  • Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally.
  • Finger/Hand Dexterity: Occasionally.

Primary Location

Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph

Department Name

PT Physical Therapy - Benton Harbor

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8am- 4:30 pm

Days Worked

Monday through Friday

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.


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