Physical Therapy Assistant

About the role

Provides physical therapy services as assigned by, and under the supervision of, a physical therapist. Keeps treatment skills updated through continuing education, evidence-based research, and program development. Perform job responsibilities in accordance with the program's strategic objectives and goals to carry out organizational strategic objectives. Essential Job Responsibilities Staff will provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by law and regulation. Each job responsibility is related to the MFB Pillars of Excellence. The responsibility is identified to a pillar by the following letters: Q (Quality), S (Service), P (People), G (Growth), F (Financial). Staff will provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by law and regulation . Provides patient care. (Q) 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 all significant observations or changes in the patient's condition, reaction, and response to treatment. 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 Document's patient's status and progress according to established internal/external time standards and adherence to reimbursement guidelines. (Q) Communicates with others to integrate physical therapy treatment with all aspects of patient care. (Q, S) Participates in conferences/discussions and exchange of written records with other interdisciplinary team members as directed by the physical therapist to integrate physical therapy treatment plan. Instructs the patient and the family in physical therapy procedures as part of providing patient and family education including written instructions as necessary

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Physical Therapy Assistant Primary Location Grayling Community Hospital - Grayling, MI Employment Type Full time - Days - 40 Hours

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