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Physical Therapist Assistant
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What they do
A Physical Therapy Assistant assists physical therapists to help patients with disabling injuries or conditions improve their range of motion and manage their pain. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of a physical therapist or in a healthcare facility.
$55,957 / year median in Michigan
+18% projected growth
Job Description
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 About Corewell Health As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities.
- to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope.
- Watervliet Hospital
- 400 Medical Park Dr
- Watervliet Department Name Employment Type Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work Days Worked Weekend Frequency
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