PRN Physical Therapist Assistant

Join Our Team at Renue Physical Therapy - Where Exceptional Care Meets a Great Culture!

Are you a passionate Physical Therapist Assistant looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic healthcare environment? Look no further! Renue Physical Therapy is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team of professionals. With over 17 clinics across the Mid Michigan area, Renue is committed to providing top-notch care to our community.

• Exceptional Culture: At Renue, we believe in fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. Our team is driven by a shared commitment to delivering outstanding patient care and supporting each other's professional growth.
• Community Impact: With over 17 clinics, Renue Physical Therapy plays a vital role in enhancing the well‑being of Mid Michigan residents. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.
• Cutting‑Edge Facilities: Renue boasts state‑of‑the‑art facilities equipped with the latest technology and resources to empower our therapists in delivering optimal patient outcomes.

As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), you will work side by side with a physical therapist as part of a therapy team in an outpatient setting to consult with and treat patients of various ages and diagnosis. You will be expected first and foremost to provide effective individualized patient care. This includes recognizing the value of trust and rapport in the patient‑clinician relationship to motivate and encourage our patients to do their best throughout each course of care.

You may have the opportunity to participate in one of our specialty programs, including but not limited to BPPV/Vertigo, Cancer Rehabilitation, Functional Capacity Evaluations, Golf Mechanics Assessment, Pelvic & Women’s Health and Teletherapy or work with us to develop a new program that fits your passion and skill.

• Prepares treatment room(s) for patient by following procedures and protocols (clean table surface and change pillowcase).
• Prepares patients for physical therapy treatment by welcoming, comforting, providing and/or assisting patient into physical therapy gym/rooms.
• Assists with patient care by applying/removing heat packs; cold packs; assisting patients off of traction table; helping patients onto exercise equipment, monitoring motion; tracking walking time and distance; assists with guidance of prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques.
• Educates patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines.
• Provides assistance with positioning equipment for therapist access; positioning patient on equipment.
• Consulting with patients to learn about their physical condition; accessing and interpreting initial evaluation and progress note documentation; providing input to the physical therapist in the modification of treatment plans using a variety of treatment techniques based on age, specific cultural and rehabilitative needs in compliance with the Physical Therapy Practice Act.
• Develop rapport and trust with your patients to encourage and motivate them to do their best while undergoing physical therapy.
• Exercise independent judgement based on experience and collaboration with a physical therapist to provide individualized effective patient care; communicate and coordinate with the physical therapist to ensure a consistent level of care; assist clients in exercises to minimize injury and promote fitness; modifying exercises as needed for patients.
• Teaches, supervises and counsels the patient and family regarding the recovery process, challenges to expect, home exercises injury prevention, ergonomics, ways to promote physical health and other care needs as appropriate to the patient’s condition; utilizes educational material as appropriate.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations by assisting with laundry, refilling paper needs in all areas; monitor/clean restrooms; sweep/vacuum floors; remove trash from areas.
• Maintains physical therapy supplies inventory by checking stock and refilling needed supplies.
• Ensure…