Physical Therapy Assistant Acute Care

Posted:
9/5/2024, 8:11:16 AM

Location(s):
Michigan, United States ⋅ Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Right in the heart of Grand Rapids, you’ll find a nationally recognized hospital for patient quality and safety and the regional leader in full-service hospitals. Since 1873, Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital (part of Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals) has been growing and building a reputation of excellence in care, diagnostics, treatment, prevention and education. It is the flagship hospital for Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals.

Butterworth Hospital offers a wide range of advanced medical, surgical and specialty care services that allow the urban campus in downtown Grand Rapids to serve as a major tertiary and quaternary referral center for West Michigan and beyond. These services include the only Regional Burn Center and Level I Trauma Center in West Michigan. Butterworth Hospital is a clinical leader in cardiovascular, cancer, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, neurosciences, trauma and emergency care services, among many others.

Job Summary

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

Essential Functions

  • 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.

Qualifications

  • 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 Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required
  • Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan Home Care Business Lines
    Upon Hire (Required)

    Primary Location

    SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

    Department Name

    Inpatient Rehab PT - Butterworth

    Employment Type

    Full time

    Shift

    Day (United States of America)

    Weekly Scheduled Hours

    40

    Hours of Work

    7:30am - 4:00pm

    Days Worked

    Monday to Friday

    Weekend Frequency

    Every fourth weekend

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    An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

    You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.