PT Assistant

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital - Kalamazoo, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Kalamazoo, MI

Hospitals

About the position

The PT Assistant at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation provides essential physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist. This role is integral to the rehabilitation process, focusing on patient care, treatment planning, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The position emphasizes a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and requires a dedication to continuous education and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration.
• Assists the physical therapist in treatment planning and conducting evaluation procedures.
• Assists the physical therapist in treating patients utilizing modalities, therapeutic exercise, assistive devices, and functional activities.
• Provides verbal and/or written feedback to the physical therapist regarding significant observations or changes in the patient's condition.
• Assists the physical therapist in determining equipment and supply needs and may participate in the acquisition and inventory of these items.
• Functions as primary therapist in treatment of patient following evaluation and direction of physical therapist.
• Documents patient's status and progress according to established internal/external time standards and adherence to reimbursement guidelines.
• Communicates with others to integrate physical therapy treatment with all aspects of patient care.
• Participates in conferences/discussions and exchange of written records with other interdisciplinary team members as directed by the physical therapist.
• Instructs the patient and the family in physical therapy procedures as part of providing patient and family education.
• Participates in various meetings and in-services as designated.
• Follows all hospital policy and procedures including patient confidentiality and infection control.
• Meets or exceeds program productivity expectations.
• Provides discipline specific coverage within the Mary Free Bed system as requested.
• Supports program operations as assigned.
• Functions as patient advocate.
• Demonstrates competence in relevant software and hardware required to meet job responsibilities.
• Adheres to the Mary Free Bed Standards of Behavior when working with patients, coworkers and members of the community.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid license or certification as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a rehabilitation setting.
• Familiarity with electronic health records and documentation standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary starting at $25.40 per hour.
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development.
• Inclusive work environment that values diversity and equity.