Acute Care Physical Therapy Assistant
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Job Location:
Pontiac, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
26-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Employment Type:
Part timeShift:
Day ShiftDescription:
Trinity Health Oakland HospitalLocation: Pontiac MI
Schedule: Contingent (Non-Benefitted) Day Shift
Minimum of one weekend day per month
I Accountability Objectives:
Carries out therapeutic treatment programs as identified by a licensed physical therapist in accordance with the physicians prescribed orders. Modifies treatment programs as appropriate to the patients progress under the supervision of a physical therapist.
II Position Qualifications:
Minimum Education Licensure / Certification and Experience Required.
Education
- Graduate of an accredited educational program by the APTA (Associates Degree Program) and licensure.
Licensure / Certification
- Current Michigan Licensure as Physical Therapy Assistant.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Special Skill / Aptitudes
- Good interpersonal communication skills to deal effectively with patients families and hospital personnel.
- Teamwork approach sense of humor empathy enthusiasm and a positive attitude when executive job
- Excellent customer service orientation skills necessary in order to deal effectively with various levels of hospital personnel outside customers and community groups.
Experience
- See education and certification requirements.
Duties / Responsibilities:
- Implement therapeutic exercise programs as identified by the supervising physical therapist.
- Under the direction of the supervising physical therapist identify age related differences within the persons served and will adjust treatment style and expectations as appropriate. Additionally makes recommendations to the supervising physical therapist on whatever treatment style alterations are necessary based upon the patients cognitive function (ie ability to take responsibility for oneself).
- Maintain all necessary documentation as required by department policy. Process patient billing as required by department.
- Maintain compliance with reimbursement requirements and authorizations.
- Must be able to meet productivity expectations as determined by management each fiscal year.
- Initiate and encourage good communication and relationships with the physical therapists physicians and other healthcare professionals involved in the provision of patient care.
- Build on existing skills and knowledge through continuing education.
- Adherence to the code of ethics adopted by the department and the profession and all department and hospital policies and procedures.
- Participate actively in the daily operations of the department and contribute to its compliance with regulations and customer service expectations.
- To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the competencies/essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of individuals in the job.
- Demonstrates and actively promotes an understanding and commitment to the mission of St. Joseph Mercy Oakland through performing behaviors consistent with the Trinity Health Values.
- Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal State and Local laws and regulations the Trinity Health Organizational Integrity Program including the Standards of Conduct Code of Ethics as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest ethical and professional behaviors.
- Supports and conducts ones self in a manner consistent with customer service expectations.
- In accordance with unit or departmental practice determines that appropriate charges have been entered for the correct patient encounter date/time of service with any required modifiers.
- Make corrections as needed per charge capture policy/practice.
- In accordance with unit or departmental practice actively participates in on-going education and communication regarding revenue management.
- In accordance with unit or departmental practice assists with tracking and monitoring of equipment assigned to the unit.
- Requests services for maintaining equipment as needed.
- In accordance with unit or departmental practice proficient with the electronic health records for documentation assessment and care management performing these activities concurrently with provision of care throughout the shift.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.
Key Skills
- Patient Care
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Physiology Knowledge
- Medical office experience
- Office Experience
- Patient Assessment
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Front Desk
- Teaching
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
About Company
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity ... View more
