Physical Therapist Assistant

1 day ago


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

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, 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 with patients/caregiver education, ensuring that they receive the best possible care and support throughout their rehabilitation journey.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement treatment programs to restore and return maximal function to patients, assessing effectiveness and modifying goals/treatment methods as needed.
  • Document treatment of each patient in compliance with department standards, medical-legal, and reimbursement procedures.
  • Train and instruct 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.
Requirements
  • 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 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 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
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