Physical Therapist Assistant - Requisition

Healthcare Professionals (HCP) compliance with necessary vaccinations ensures the uninterrupted operational continuity of Oaklawn and leads by example in the health and safety of the community we serve. COVID-19 and Influenza are required vaccinations at Oaklawn, EEOC exemption requests will be considered. Please consider this before applying for positions.

Job Summary: Promotes and maintains health by providing physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist.

Essential Functions:

• Records therapy, test procedures and results of such as required by hospital and department policy.
• Communicates information to appropriate members of the health care team.
• Able to functions independently in out-patient and in-patient care areas.
• Administers physical therapy treatments including physical agents to patients, working under the direction of and assistant to a Physical Therapist.
• Administers active and passive therapeutic exercises.
• Observes patients during treatments and compiles and evaluates data on patient's responses to treatments and progress. Appropriately documents such in the medical record.

Minimum Qualifications: Associates Degree and current Michigan license as a Physical Therapist Assistant; BLS from American Red Cross or American Heart Association certification.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
One (1) year hospital experience preferred.

Working Conditions: Potentially exposed to infectious diseases.

Physical Requirements: Ability to continuously stand and sit (90% of time). Ability to reach with hands and arms. Occasionally lift and/or move to at least 50 pounds.

Marshall, 200 N. Madison, Marshall, MI 49068