Insight Institute of Neuroscience & Neurosurgery (IINN) aims to advance, challenge, and revolutionize neurosciences and medicine through scientific research and advanced technology, driven by a passion to help others regardless of any obstacles and challenges that may lie ahead. Our integrated team of medical professionals does so through creative, innovative techniques and care principles developed because of our continuous pursuit to improve the field of medicine. Our integrated team works together to find solutions to both common and complex medical concerns to ensure more powerful, reliable results. Having multiple specialties “under one roof” Insight achieves its purpose in providing a comprehensive, collaborative approach to neuromusculoskeletal care and rehabilitation to ensure optimal results. Our singular focus is Patient Care Second to None!
Job Summary:
Insight Comprehensive Therapy is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to assist our mission in providing patient care second to none! The Physical Therapy Assistant must have the ability to work in a very fast paced environment while providing excellent customer service, patience, empathy, and patient care at all times. Our ideal Physical Therapy Assistant candidate will exhibit a team player mentality and are committed to running a smooth, professional and efficient schedule for physicians and team members, which will allow for an enjoyable environment and experience for our patients to thrive. The Physical Therapy Assistant is a key professional to our processes, therefore candidates who demonstrate superior communication and professionalism abilities and relatability to our patients and colleagues is desired.
Benefits for our Full Time Team Members:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
- 401K with Matching; offerings vested fully @ 3 months of employment paired with eligibility to contribute
- Short & Long Disability, and Life Term insurance, complementary of Full Time Employment
- Additional Supplementary coverages offered @ employee's elections: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, AD&D, etc.
Duties:- Instructs, motivates, safeguards, and assists patients as they practice exercises or functional activities
- Confers with physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing staff, etc., to discuss patient information in regard to planning, modifying, and/or coordinating treatment
- Transports patients to and from treatment areas; lifts and transfers patients according to positioning requirements
- Safely secures patients into or onto therapy equipment
- Administers active or passive manual therapeutic interventions that include: heat, ultrasound, electrical modality treatments, and mechanical traction
- Communicates with and/or instructs caregivers/family members on patient therapeutic activities or treatment plans to maximize patient care
- Measures patients' range-of-motion, body parts, or vital signs to determine effects of treatment
- Monitors and records the operation and use of equipment, and administration of treatment
- Ability to get into the pool with patients that require aquatic therapy
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Demonstrates eligibility to work for any employer in the U.S.
- High school diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent required, Associate’s or Bachelors Degree preferred
- Current State of Michigan PTA license required
- Current CPR certification
- Proven excellence in patient safety and care
- Previous experience is preferred within a clinic environment
- Previous experience working through procedures and assisting clients in a highly professional and approachable capacity
- Demonstrated excellent skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards
- Able to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment while maintaining positive energy
- Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for professional advancement
- Able to work compassionately with patients and coworkers to exhibit patient care second to none
- Demonstrates enthusiasm and drive
- Exudes respect and flexibility to impact the workplace in a positive manner
- Detailed oriented, conscientious and committed to precision in work results
- Ability to perform to a high level of accuracy
- Friendly, empathetic & respectful
- Reliable in work results, timeliness & attendance
- Ability to relate to and work effectively with a wonderfully diverse populace
Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!
