Physical Therapy Assistant
About This Job:
Care Physical Therapy is a growing outpatient physical therapy center looking for new talent to add to our team of all-stars. As a new, high-paced facility there is plenty of opportunities for you to grow with us. We are looking for a Physical Therapy Assistant for a floater position who can travel between our clinics and help us meet our goals and standards for the comprehensive, personalized, and stand-out care we provide. At Care, we put the patient experience first, which is why any and all applicants must love what they do, and have a deep forward-thinking knowledge base of strong research-driven modalities, as well as up-and-coming treatment options that will help our patients reach their goals.
Responsibilities:
- Provide physical therapy treatments consistent with the professional and ethical standards of the A.P.T.A for the Physical Therapy Assistant
- Coordinate with other disciplines for effective total patient care
- Work directly with patients to achieve maximum physical recovery
- Communicate patients' progress through legible documentation and weekly summaries in patients’ medical records
- Participate in the discharge planning process to ensure continued patient care as needed
- Provide patient and family instruction if needed
- Keep up with daily documentation using WebPT in a timely fashion
- Meet weekly with the team to discuss progress in the workplace and to ensure maximum patient wellness
- Contributes to a team philosophy within the department and the company
- Delegate work assignments and other responsibilities to support staff as needed
- Secures equipment for patients and department supplies as needed
- Willing to perform other duties as assigned
- Punctual and dependable.
Qualifications:
- A licensed Physical Therapy Assistant in the State of Michigan
- Good communication and social skills allowing for patient relatability.
- Able to reliably commute between our clinics in Southfield and Flint Michigan.
- 1 year or more prior experience as a physical therapy assistant
- Organized and compassionate
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time
Compensation:
Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour
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