Physical Therapist Assistant - Oscoda
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Healthcare
Physical Therapy, Healthcare Nursing
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Summary
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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.
Responsibilities
(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.
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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 My Michigan Health and service area, participating in and providing community education.
Demonstrates commitment to My Michigan 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 My Michigan 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 My Michigan Health and affiliate policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
My Michigan 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 My Michigan Health.
Certifications and Licensures
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES
BLS ‑ Basic Life Support
Required
Equivalent Experience ‑ Within 1 month of hire or transfer
PTA ‑ Physical Therapy Assistant
Required
Equivalent Experience ‑
Required Education
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Education:
Associate degree
Other Information
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:
Successful completion of My Michigan 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.
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