Physical Therapist Assistant - Full Time - Detroit Second Avenue

GENERAL SUMMARY:

We are seeking an experienced PTA (2-3 years) with a background in both neurological and orthopedic care. You will join a dynamic, collaborative team of rehabilitation providers. While you will manage your own caseload, you can expect to work closely with your colleagues to provide coordinated, high-quality care.

Under the general supervision of a Physical Therapist, assists the Physical Therapist in providing treatment that improves patient mobility, relieves pain, and prevents or lessens physical disabilities of patients.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs patient treatment, and objective data gathering under general Physical Therapist supervision as appropriate and in collaboration with other health care providers.
• Documents patient care and billing information timely and in accordance with department standards.
• Communicates with co-workers, and other professionals, including physicians and nurses as needed to ensure optimal patient care.
• Functions as a team member in care of patients and in mentoring with other staff.
• Delegates non-patient care tasks to support staff as appropriate.
• Maintains clinical productivity standards.
• Maintains technical clinical expertise through ongoing clinical education.
• Participates in in-services, staff meetings, quality activities and aspects of program development.
• Maintains awareness of patient safety issues within the clinic and in the use of equipment. Assists in the maintenance of patient care equipment as needed.
• Maintains patient confidentiality according to HFHS HIPAA policies.
• Maintains adherence to all applicable Federal/State law/regulations, APTA standards of practice, MI Licensure requirements, the HFHS Integrity/ Compliance Program, Code of Conduct, as well as all other HFHS policies and procedures.
• If requested, represents HFHS at community and professional functions.
• Participates in student education programs
• May have other duties assigned as needed.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Physical Therapist Assistant Associate's degree acquired from a Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited program.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Current State of Michigan licensure.
• Current CPR certification (or obtain within 90 days of hire).

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group
• Department: Physical Therapy-Second Avenue
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable