Physical Therapy Assistant PRN
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Job Location:
Pontiac, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Employment Type:
Part timeShift:
Day ShiftDescription:
Trinity Health Oakland HospitalDepartment: Acute Care Physical Therapy
Location: Pontiac MI
Schedule: Contingent (Non-Benefitted) Day Shift
Minimum of one weekend day per month
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.
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 from American Heart Association.
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.
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.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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
