Physical Therapist Assistant - Full Time Days - Jackson

GENERAL SUMMARY:

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.