Physical Therapist Home Care

Part-time - Entry Level

Newaygo, MI

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About the position

Provides rehabilitation therapy procedures to patients under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist. Assists with patients/caregiver education. Our therapists provide 1:1 care with our patients. We offer generous continuing education including a full MedBridge membership and support for advanced certifications. As a large health system, we offer many growth opportunities. Our Epic EMR allows for seamless care and better transparency of physician notes. As a Not-for-Profit organization they may be eligible for debt forgiveness.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree accredited physical therapy assistant program (Required)
• Physical Therapist Assistant - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association or Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross within 90 Days of Hire (Required)
• LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan Home Care Business Lines Upon Hire (Required)

Benefits

• Generous continuing education including a full MedBridge membership and support for advanced certifications
• Growth opportunities within a large health system
• Eligibility for debt forgiveness as a Not-for-Profit organization