Physical Therapist Assistant
Company: MyMichigan Health
Location: Midland
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
Summary GENERAL SUMMARY: The Physical Therapist Assistant
provides physical therapy services in accordance with a written
plan of care and under the advisement of a supervising Physical
Therapist. Activities of this position are patient focused in
accordance with physical therapy standards, physician orders, and
affiliate policies and procedures.
(20%)* Provides treatment techniques to facilitate and restore
optimal functioning performance specific to physical therapist
assistant's patient care area. (20%)* Provides adequate feedback to
Physical Therapist regarding patient's progress and reports any
unusual reaction or response to therapeutic program. (20%)*
Documents the patient/family/caregiver response to treatment and
changes in patient condition per affiliate documentation policies
and/or standards and in compliance with regulatory agencies. (20%)*
Completes daily documentation necessary for billing procedures per
affiliate policy and in compliance with regulatory agencies. (20%)*
Educates patient/family/caregiver in home education program using
relevant and effective teaching methods. OTHER DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES: Demonstrates effective oral and written
communication with all internal and external customers to maximize
quality of patient care including coordination with
interdisciplinary team members. Promotes education and development
among staff, students, and other health care providers using
relevant and effective teaching methods. Promotes process
improvement. Assists with program development. Provides feedback in
team conferences and interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate.
Promotes physical therapy within MyMichigan Health and service
area, participating in and providing community education.
Demonstrates commitment to MyMichigan Health and specific affiliate
mission as evidenced by customer service, quality of service, and
teamwork. Under guidance of physical therapist, physical therapy
assistant will facilitate communication between physical therapist
and physician regarding changes in treatment regime. Demonstrates
commitment to MyMichigan Health and specific affiliate mission as
evidenced by customer service, quality of service, and teamwork.
Maintains confidentiality of patient and affiliate information in
accordance with MyMichigan Health and affiliate policies and
procedures. Other duties as assigned. MyMichigan Health is a
technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate
competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to
participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan
Health. REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:
Associates Degree required. Basic Life Support required. State of
Michigan Physical Therapy Assistant Licensure required. Successful
completion of MyMichigan Health and affiliate specific orientation.
Successful completion of new hire competency. Interpersonal skills
needed for effective verbal and written communication in the
English language to interact with people individually and in a
group at all levels. Ability to work independently, demonstrating
problem solving and organizational skills, time management skills
and initiative. Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) is required and must be completed annually
according to the Exposure Control Plan. Interpersonal skills needed
to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and
interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and
concepts in a clear and understandable manner. Ability to work
where employee may be exposed to communicable diseases. Ability to
use personal protective equipment correctly. Ability to perform
essential job functions with reasonable accommodation. Ability to
demonstrate and teach selected treatment routines to appropriate
professional and non-professional individuals. PHYSICAL/MENTAL
REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure to stressful
situations, including those involving public contact, as well as,
trauma, grief and death. Able to wear personal protective equipment
that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required
for your position. Is able to move freely about facility with or
without an assisted device and must be able to perform the
functions of the job as outlined in the job description. Overall
vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).
Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May
require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or
crouching. Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other
potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health
bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required. Ability to handle
multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular
and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake. Overall
dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping,
fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on
a regular to frequent basis. Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must be
able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50
lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or
Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or
the workday) 10 lbs.
Keywords: MyMichigan Health, Midland , Physical Therapist Assistant, Healthcare , Midland, Michigan
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