MyMichigan Health
Location
Alpena, Michigan
The Physical Therapist Assistant provides treatment techniques to restore optimal functioning and documents patient responses to treatment. They also educate patients and caregivers on home education programs and report progress to the supervising Physical Therapist.
Candidates must have an Associate's Degree and be a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant. Basic Life Support certification is also required within one month of hire.
May be eligible for sign on bonus up to $15,000 The Physical Therapist Assistant provides physical therapy services in accordance with a written plan of care and under the advisement of a supervising Physical Therapist. Activities of this position are patient focused in accordance with physical therapy standards, physician orders, and affiliate policies and procedures.
Certifications and Licensures
Basic Life Support Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer Physical Therapy Assistant
Education: Associates Degree
Demonstrates effective oral and written communication with all internal and external customers to maximize quality of patient care including coordination with interdisciplinary team members. Adapts clinical treatment techniques to the home environment. Promotes education and development among staff, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods. Promotes process improvement. Assists with program development. Provides feedback in team conferences and interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate. Promotes physical therapy within MyMichigan Health and service area, participating in and providing community education. Demonstrates commitment to MyMichigan Health and specific affiliate mission as evidenced by customer service, quality of service, and teamwork. Under guidance of physical therapist, physical therapy assistant will facilitate communication between physical therapist and physician regarding changes in treatment regime. Demonstrates commitment to MyMichigan Health and specific affiliate mission as evidenced by customer service, quality of service, and teamwork. Maintains confidentiality of patient and affiliate information in accordance with MyMichigan Health and affiliate policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned. MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.
Equivalent Experience and Other Comments (Education)
Successful completion of MyMichigan Health and affiliate specific orientation. Successful completion of new hire competency. Interpersonal skills needed for effective verbal and written communication in the English language to interact with people individually and in a group at all levels Ability to work independently, demonstrating problem solving and organizational skills, time management skills and initiative. Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is required and must be completed annually according to the Exposure Control Plan. Ability to work where employee may be exposed to communicable diseases. Ability to use personal protective equipment correctly. Ability to perform essential job functions with reasonable accommodation. Ability to demonstrate and teach selected treatment routines to appropriate professional and non-professional individuals.
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