Tenet Healthcare·Detroit, Michigan
Provides direct patient care using standard physical therapy procedures under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. Responsibilities include administering treatments, instructing patients and families, and supervising PTA I staff and students.
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status Job Summary / Responsibilities Under general supervision of a Physical Therapist, provides direct patient care using standard physical therapy procedures. Instructs patients and family, oversees physical therapy aides, students and volunteers, and participates in program development and education activities. Assists Physical Therapist in patient evaluation and assesses functional skills of patients. Provides individual patient treatment including therapeutic exercise, gait training, mat ,mobility, transfers and wheel chair activities. Performs prosthetic training, administers modality treatments, and measures and recommends equipment such as wheelchairs, orthoses, assistive devices and wheelchair cushions. Instructs patients and family members in wheelchair management, transfers, gait training, and home exercise programs. Participates in chart rounds, admission and discharge conferences, family conferences and team development conferences. Maintains records such as initial, interim, and discharge documentation, home care program, and equipment orders and prescriptions. Prepares special reports as requested. Receives formal supervision from a Physical Therapist to ensure all patient documentation is reviewed and cosigned. Attends and contributes to organizational and program development team and departmental meetings. Must maintain 60 points in professional development on a yearly basis. Supervises, instructs and evaluate PTA I staff members, students and volunteers. Maintains current knowledge of physical therapy theory and techniques through reading, attendance at meetings and seminars, and involvement in professional organizations.
Associates degree in Physical Therapy with course work in anatomy, biology, physiology and psychology to gain knowledge of physical therapy treatments and techniques.
Three years of experience in a clinical setting.
Minimum of 60 points on professional development record.
Current license to practice as a PTA in the state if Michigan Facility Description DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is DMC’s largest hospital, offering a comprehensive heart center, cancer care, gerontology, emergency medicine, obstetrics/gynecology and cosmetic services.
Sinai-Grace’s joint replacement program features a revolutionary minimally invasive knee and hip replacement surgery that attracts patients from all over the country.
Sinai-Grace operates more than 21 outpatient care sites and ambulatory surgery centers throughout Wayne and Oakland Counties and is one of 10 hospitals in the nation to be awarded a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant to help set the standards of cardiac care for hospitals and physicians throughout the nation.
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Requires an Associate degree in Physical Therapy and a current license to practice as a PTA in the state of Michigan. Candidates must have three years of clinical experience and maintain professional development points.
Market context
Physical Therapist Assistant II positions in Michigan are typically competitive because employers look for an active Michigan PTA license, an associate degree, and several years of clinical experience. This role is often in demand in rehab and outpatient settings, where dependable patient support and ongoing professional development matter. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and recent continuing education before applying.
