Physical Therapist Assistant Float

Job Summary

• This position will float between Big Rapids and Reed City*

Provides rehabilitation therapy procedures to patients under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist. Assists with patients/caregiver education.

• Our therapists provide 1:1 care with our patients.

• We offer generous continuing education including a full MedBridge membership and support for advanced certifications

• As a large health system, we offer many growth opportunities

• Our Epic EMR allows for seamless care and better transparency of physician notes

• As a Not-for-Profit organization they may be eligible for debt forgiveness

Essential Functions

• Provides a treatment program and education to restore and return maximal function to the patient. Assesses effectiveness of treatment and modifies goals / treatment methods, as needed to meet changing needs.

• Documents treatment of each patient in compliance with department standards, medical-legal and reimbursement procedures.

• Instructs and trains other rehabilitation staff, nursing, other medical personnel and students regarding patient needs and rehabilitation services.

• Participates in ongoing process improvement, patient satisfaction initiatives, program development and marketing activities.

• Improves skill areas as demonstrated by applying continuing education in-services, participating in competencies in applicable areas, and developing new concepts of patient care and additional skills with various population groups.

• Demonstrates productivity as indicated by department standard.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree accredited physical therapy assistant program (Required)
• Physical Therapist Assistant

• STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire (Required)

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

• AHA American Heart Association or Basic Life Support (BLS)

• ARC American Red Cross within 90 Days of Hire (Required)

• LIC-Driver's License

• STATE_MI State of Michigan Home Care Business Lines Upon Hire (Required)

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

SITE

• Reed City Outpatient Rehab

• 4393 220th Ave

• Reed City

Department Name

Inpatient Rehab

• Reed City

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

20

Hours of Work

7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Variable)

Days Worked

Monday to Friday (Variable)

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

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