Physical Therapy Assistant

Posted:
7/31/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Michigan, United States

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

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Tamarac is much more than an average gym. We believe fitness is only one of the factors that contribute to your overall health improvement. We’re here to help you improve each aspect of your health while empowering and educating you along the way.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 21 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.3 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.

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 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)

    Primary Location

    SITE - Tamarac Wellness Center - 1401 W Main - Fremont

    Department Name

    Resource Rehab - GR

    Employment Type

    Part time

    Shift

    Variable (United States of America)

    Weekly Scheduled Hours

    0.04

    Hours of Work

    7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Variable)

    Days Worked

    Monday to Friday (Variable)

    Weekend Frequency

    Variable weekends

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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.

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