Physical Therapy Assistant PRN

Corewell Health - Fremont, MI

Part-time - Entry Level

Fremont, MI

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About the position

The position involves providing rehabilitation therapy procedures to patients under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist. The role includes assisting with patient and caregiver education, ensuring that treatment programs are effective and tailored to meet the changing needs of patients. The therapist will document treatment in compliance with department standards and participate in various initiatives aimed at improving patient satisfaction and program development. Additionally, the therapist will be responsible for training other rehabilitation staff and medical personnel, as well as enhancing their own skills through continuing education and competency development.

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.
• 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 by applying continuing education in-services and participating in competencies in applicable areas.
• Demonstrates productivity as indicated by department standard.

Requirements

• Required Associate's Degree from an 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
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• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.