Physical Therapy Assistant Pine Ridge PRN

Job Summary

Provides rehabilitation therapy procedures to patients under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist. Assists with patients / caregiver education.

Essential Functions

• Provides a treatment program and education to restore and return maximal function to the patient. Assesses effectiveness of treatment and modifies goals / treatment methods, as needed to meet changing needs.
• Documents treatment of each patient in compliance with department standards, medical-legal and reimbursement procedures.
• Instructs and trains other rehabilitation staff, nursing, other medical personnel and students regarding patient needs and rehabilitation services.
• Participates in ongoing process improvement, patient satisfaction initiatives, program development and marketing activities.
• Improves skill areas as demonstrated by applying continuing education in-services, participating in competencies in applicable areas, and developing new concepts of patient care and additional skills with various population groups.
• Demonstrates productivity as indicated by department standard.

Qualifications

• Required Associate's Degree accredited physical therapy assistant program
• LIC-Physical Therapist Assistant - STATE MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required
• LIC-Driver's License - STATE MI State of Michigan Home Care Business Lines Upon Hire required

Physical Demands

Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) >

5 lbs : Occasionally up to 50 lbs

Waist to Waist >

5 lbs : Occasionally up to 50 lbs

Waist to Chest (below shoulder) >

5 lbs : Seldom up to 10 lbs

Waist to Overhead >

5 lbs : Seldom up to 5 lbs

Bilateral Carry >

5 lbs : Occasionally up to 25 lbs

Unilateral Carry >

5 lbs : Occasionally up to 10 lbs

Pushing Force >

5 lbs : Occasionally up to 25 lbs

Pulling Force >

5 lbs : Occasionally up to 20 lbs

• Sitting : Seldom
• Standing : Frequently
• Walking : Frequently
• Forward Bend - Standing : Occasionally
• Forward Bend - Sitting : Seldom
• Trunk Rotation - Standing : Occasionally
• Trunk Rotation - Sitting : Occasionally
• Squat : Seldom
• Stair Climbing : Seldom
• Crawling / Kneeling : Seldom
• Driving : Seldom
• Reach - Above Shoulder : Occasionally
• Reach - at Shoulder or Below : Occasionally
• Handling : Occasionally
• Forceful Grip >

5 lbs : Occasionally

Forceful Pinch >

2 lbs : Occasionally

Finger / Hand Dexterity : Occasionally

Primary Location

SITE - Pine Ridge Nursing & Rehab Center - 4368 S Cleveland Ave - Stevensville

Department Name

Physical Therapy Charges - Pine Ridge

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

Hours of Work

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

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