• Physical Therapy Assistant

    Munson Healthcare (Traverse City, MI)


    SUMMARY

    The Physical Therapy Assistant is responsible for deliver ing treatment and physical interventions for patients under a care plan established by a physical therapist .

    ENTRY REQU IREMENTS

    Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy Assist ant Program.

     

    Previous clinical experience desirable, but not mandatory.

    ORGANIZATION

    Reports to Coordinator of Physical Therapy . May receive direction from the Rehab Service Line Director

    AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED

    Cares for patients in the age categor y(s) checked below:

    X All ages (birth & above)

    SPECIFIC DUTIES

    + Supports the Mission, Vision and Values of Munson H ealthcare .

    + Embraces and supports the Performance Improvement philosophy of Munson Healthcare with a focus on True North.

    + Promotes pers onal and patient safety.

    + Uses effective customer service/interpersonal skills at all times.

    + Implements the plan of care and performs treatment using techniques, procedures and devices in a therapeutic and effective manner within the parameters of the pla n and goals outlined by the physical therapist.

    + Collaboratively , with a licensed Physical Therapist , establishes and implements a discharge plan.

    + Educates patients/caregivers regarding the course of treatment, the proper use of assistive devices and safe ty.

    + May provide rehabilitation related education and in-service education to the other hospital staff.

    + Provides supervision to the rehab aides during clinical treatment .

    + Keeps medical records up to date, complete and in accordance with department and ho spital guidelines.

    + Records daily charges accurately and promptly per department process.

    + Attends department staff meetings and participates in process improvement committees.

    + Meets productivity standards of the department.

    + Must be able to meet the phys ical demands of the job including, but not limited to: standing, ambulating and transferring of sometimes heavy patients; pushing heavy patients in wheelchairs, bending to help patients transferring or ambulating, etc.

    + Performs other duties and responsib ilities as assigned.