Physical Therapist Assistant ( PTA )

• 0 Hours per week Relief

• Variable shifts hours vary between 7:30am and 5:30pm and will include a minimum of 2 weekend days per month

Highlights and Benefits:

• Competitive compensationDAILYPAY

• BenefitseffectiveDay One! No waiting periods.

• Full benefits package including Medical Dental Vision PTO Life Insurance Short and Long-term Disability

• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions

• Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes

• Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country

• Tuition Reimbursement
  

Position Purpose:

The physical therapist assistant will work with the evaluating physical therapist to administer a medically prescribedphysical therapy program for their assigned patients/clients. They will provide care under the supervision of the physicaltherapist responsible for a specific patients/clients care.

What the Physical TherapistAssistant( PTA) Will Do:

• Providing treatment and services withintheirlicensesscope andas required by lawand regulation.

• Accountable for the implementation of a written treatment plan and administers treatment for each patientaccording to the stated goals.

• Helpstrain patients andthe patientsfamily in the use of medical equipment and make recommendations forappropriateequipmentas necessary.

• Participates in planning for patient discharge by considering and communicating with patientsfamilies andcommunity.

• Continuously assessespatientsstatus and effects of treatment whenwarranted. Reviews goals withpatientandfamily asappropriate duringplanof care.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate from a physical therapist assistant training program accredited by American Physical TherapyAssociation.

• Required:Associate degree

• State of Michigan Physical Therapist Assistant License or eligible to obtain licensure prior to hire date.

• American Heart Association BLS or equivalent