Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Primary Location : Munson Med Center - Elk Rapids, MI

Employment Type : Full time - Days

Compensation : $25.40 - $36.00

Days Worked : Monday - Friday

Other Benefits : Annual Merit Increases, Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision,) PTO, Holiday Pay, PSLF Eligible, Tuition Reimbursement

Mary Free Bed Summary

We have the great privilege of helping patients and families re-build their lives. It's extraordinarily meaningful work and the reason we greet the day with optimism and anticipation. When patients "Ask for Mary," they experience a culture that has been sculpted for more than a century. Our hallmark is to carefully listen to patients and innovatively serve them. This is true of every employee, from support staff and leadership, to clinicians and care providers.

Mission Statement

Restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation.

Age Specific Responsibility

Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned department. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Summary

Provides physical therapy services as assigned by, and under the supervision of, a physical therapist. Keeps treatment skills updated through continuing education, evidence-based research, and program development. Perform job responsibilities in accordance with the program's strategic objectives and goals to carry out organizational strategic objectives.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Staff will provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by law and regulation.
• Each job responsibility is related to the MFB Pillars of Excellence. The responsibility is identified to a pillar by the following letters : Q (Quality), S (Service), P (People), G (Growth), F (Financial).
• Staff will provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by law and regulation.
• Provides patient care. (Q)
• Assists the physical therapist in treatment planning and conducting evaluation procedures.
• Assists the physical therapist in treating patients utilizing modalities, therapeutic exercise, assistive devices, and functional activities.
• Provides verbal and / or written feedback to the physical therapist regarding all significant observations or changes in the patient's condition, reaction, and response to treatment.
• Assists the physical therapist in determining equipment and supply needs and may participate in the acquisition and inventory of these items.
• Functions as primary therapist in treatment of patient following evaluation and direction of physical therapist
• Documents patient's status and progress according to established internal / external time standards and adherence to reimbursement guidelines. (Q)

Communicates with others to integrate physical therapy treatment with all aspects of patient care. (Q, S)

Other Job Responsibilities

Customer Service Responsibilities

Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.

Responsibilities in Quality Improvement

Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient / family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.

Essential Job Qualifications

Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification

Remain in a stationary position : None

Traverse or move around work location : Occasionally

Use keyboard : None

Operate or use department specific equipment : None

Ascend / Descend equipment or ladder : None

Position self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role : Frequently

Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding : Frequently

Transport, position, and / or exert force :

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team.

Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic.