Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant-Home Care
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Healthcare
Physical Therapy, Healthcare Nursing
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Summary
May be eligible for a sign on bonus up to $5,000
Summary
May be eligible for a sign on bonus up to $5,000
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
(20%)* Provides treatment techniques to facilitate and restore optimal functioning performance specific to physical therapist assistants patient care area.
(20%)* Provides adequate feedback to Physical Therapist regarding patients progress and reports any unusual reaction or response to therapeutic program.
(20%)* 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.
(20%)* Completes daily documentation necessary for billing procedures per affiliate policy and in compliance with regulatory agencies.
(20%)* 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.
Adapts clinical treatment techniques to the home environment.
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.
Demonstrates commitment to My Michigan Health and specific affiliate mission as evidenced by customer service, quality of service, and teamwork.
Maintains confidentiality of patient and affiliate information in accordance with My Michigan Health and affiliate policies and procedures.
In
Summary:
Participation in the patients coordination of care.
Ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patients.
Development and evaluation of the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and the caregiver (s).
Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated on the plan of care.
Conducts patient, caregiver, and family counseling and education.
Prepares clinical notes in a timely manner.
Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners (as needed) related to the current plan on care.
Participates in the organizations quality assessment and performance improvement program.
Participates in organization sponsored in-service training.
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:PTA:
Physical Therapy Assistant
Equivalent
Experience:
Qualification Source:
Essential: true
Credential:BLS:
Basic Life Support
Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer
Qualification Source: AHA
Essential: true
Credential:DRIVERSLIC:
Drivers License
Qualification Source:
Essential: true
Credential:VEH INS:
Vehicle Insurance
Qualification Source:
Essential: true
Credential:FINGERPRIN:
Fingerprinting
Qualification Source:
Essential: true
Credential:TEAM ADVANCED:
Techniques for Effective Aggression Mgt
Equivalent Experience: Within 6 months of hire or transfer (Employees who are in this position on or before 12/31/2023 will have 24 months to complete this certification)
Qualification Source:
Essential: true
Required Education
Education: ASSOC
Equivalent
Experience:
Education Specialization: PTA
Essential: true
Other Information
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND
SKILLS:
Successful completion of My Michigan Health and affiliate specific orientation.
Successful completion of new hire competency.
One year experience preferably in home care.
Access to reliable transportation with the ability to drive under hazardous road conditions as necessary for specific patient care area.
Interpersonal skills needed for effective verbal and…
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