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Physical Therapist Assistant - Full Time - Day Shift - Specialty Center Rehab JacksonHenry Ford HospitalJackson, Mississippi, United States
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Physical Therapist Assistant - Full Time - Day Shift - Specialty Center Rehab Jackson

Henry Ford Hospital
  • US
    Jackson, Mississippi, United States
  • US
    Jackson, Mississippi, United States

About

Physical Therapist Assistant

Under the general supervision of a Physical Therapist, assists the Physical Therapist in providing treatment that improves patient mobility, relieves pain, and prevents or lessens physical disabilities of patients.

Principal duties and responsibilities:

  • Performs patient treatment, and objective data gathering under general Physical Therapist supervision as appropriate and in collaboration with other health care providers.
  • Documents patient care and billing information timely and in accordance with department standards.
  • Communicates with co-workers, and other professionals, including physicians and nurses as needed to ensure optimal patient care.
  • Functions as a team member in care of patients and in mentoring with other staff.
  • Delegates non-patient care tasks to support staff as appropriate.
  • Maintains clinical productivity standards.
  • Maintains technical clinical expertise through ongoing clinical education.
  • Participates in in-services, staff meetings, quality activities and aspects of program development.
  • Maintains awareness of patient safety issues within the clinic and in the use of equipment. Assists in the maintenance of patient care equipment as needed.
  • Maintains patient confidentiality according to HFHS HIPAA policies.
  • Maintains adherence to all applicable Federal/State law/regulations, APTA standards of practice, MI Licensure requirements, the HFHS Integrity/ Compliance Program, Code of Conduct, as well as all other HFHS policies and procedures.
  • If requested, represents HFHS at community and professional functions.
  • Participates in student education programs
  • May have other duties assigned as needed.

Education/Experience Required:

  • Physical Therapist Assistant Associate's degree acquired from a Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited program
  • Current State of Michigan licensure
  • Current CPR certification (or obtain within 90 days of hire)
  • Jackson, Mississippi, United States

Languages

  • English
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