Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to join our healthcare team. The successful candidate will work closely with licensed physiotherapists to deliver high-quality patient care across diverse settings, including hospitals and specialised clinics. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about helping patients recover and improve their mobility. The position is paid and requires a commitment to providing compassionate, professional support to patients of all ages, including paediatrics. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of physiology, anatomy, and medical terminology, with prior hospital experience being highly desirable.
Location: Greater Lansing area.
Looking for motivated, caring, patient care oriented clinical staff, who is looking to improve their clinical expertise, manual therapy skills and grow with company as it expands.
Treatment sessions 45 to 60 minutes duration– we strive to maintain 1:1 patient/ clinician ratio. Flexible hours available.
Sign-on and Retaining Bonuses, 401 K Retirement plan, Health Insurance benefits, Student Loan Repayment Assistance, Continuing education assistance available.
SCOPE OF POSITION:
The Physical Therapist Assistant is a qualified professional who provides physical therapy treatments under supervision of a Physical Therapist.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must be a graduate of a university program from a school of physical therapy or physical therapy assistant that is accredited by the American Physical Therapist Therapy Association
2. Must be licensed by the State of Michigan
3. Must meet Clinical Competency requirements
4. Must have and maintain current CPR certification
FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
The functional requirements described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essentials functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Contributes to physical therapist's effectiveness by identifying patient care issues; providing information and commentary; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physical therapy directives.
- Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying therapy histories.
- Assesses abnormal conditions by reviewing physical therapist's interpretations of patient evaluations and test results.
- Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
Participates in staff development activities, In-service training, and professional meeting.
- Maintains legal and accreditation compliance by adhering to policy positions concerning federal, state, and local regulations, and employer and client standards.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
- Enhances physical therapy and agency reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Job Type: Part-time or full time.
Pay: Up to $35.00 per hour.
Sign-on Bouns / Retention Bonus offered.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) 3% Match
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
