Physical Therapy Assistant

2 weeks ago

Lansing, Michigan, United States MCVNA Full time $135,200 - $270,400 per year

Job Description

Provides direct patient care within scope of practice, as deemed necessary by the physician and the physical therapist, in accordance with the established care plan that can be carried out in a safe manner in the patient's home

Assist the Physical Therapist and Physician in the evaluation of the patient's current functional status and overall abilities to help determine realistic outcomes

Delivers a variety of Physical Therapy treatments in accordance with the plan of care and accepted standards of treatment specific to patients of various Physical Therapy diagnoses

Provides care based on patient and family needs, identifies goals, interventions and expected outcomes with patient/caregiver/family involvement

Observes and documents treatments administered and patient reaction to treatments given

Contributes to evaluation and planning process that addresses physical, psychosocial, environmental and safety factors while considering physician orders, relevant history, patient's functional status, and availability of willing and able caregiver

Evaluates subjective complaints and objective changes in patient's status and progress

Evaluates, reports and records patient's status, changes and progress to the Physical Therapist, physician, and the health care team

Uses appropriate intervention to meet physical, psychosocial, environmental and safety needs of the patient

Completes necessary clinical notes legibly, accurately, and timely

Documents patient limitations and progress, and submits paperwork in a timely manner

Provides patient/caregiver education with a focus on goal and outcome achievement as established in the plan of care, documenting patient response to teaching in clinical notes

Uses teaching methods as appropriate, including demonstration, verbal instruction, and written material

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program

Current certification or license as required by state law

Possesses and maintains current CPR certification

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $65.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Travel reimbursement
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: On the road

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