Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistant

The Physical Therapist Assistant provides physical therapy services in accordance with a written plan of care and under the advisement of a supervising Physical Therapist. Activities of this position are patient focused in accordance with physical therapy standards, physician orders, and affiliate policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Provides treatment techniques to facilitate and restore optimal functioning performance specific to physical therapist assistant's patient care area.
• Provides adequate feedback to Physical Therapist regarding patient's progress and reports any unusual reaction or response to therapeutic program.
• Documents the patient/family/caregiver response to treatment and changes in patient condition per affiliate documentation policies and/or standards and in compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Completes daily documentation necessary for billing procedures per affiliate policy and in compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Educates patient/family/caregiver in home education program using relevant and effective teaching methods.

Other duties and responsibilities:

• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication with all internal and external customers to maximize quality of patient care including coordination with interdisciplinary team members.
• Promotes education and development among staff, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.
• Promotes process improvement.
• Assists with program development.
• Provides feedback in team conferences and interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate.
• Promotes physical therapy within My Michigan Health and service area, participating in and providing community education.
• Demonstrates commitment to My Michigan Health and specific affiliate mission as evidenced by customer service, quality of service, and teamwork.
• Under guidance of physical therapist, physical therapy assistant will facilitate communication between physical therapist and physician regarding changes in treatment regime.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and affiliate information in accordance with My Michigan Health and affiliate policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
• My Michigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows.
• An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by My Michigan Health.

Certifications and Licensures:

• Credential: BLS:
  Basic Life Support Equivalent
  
  Experience:
  
  Within 1 month of hire or transfer Qualification Source: AHA Essential: true
• Credential: PTA:
  Physical Therapy Assistant Equivalent
  
  Experience:
  
  Required
  
  Education:
  
  ASSOC
  
  Education Specialization:
  
  PTA Essential: true