• Physical Therapist Assistant - McLaren Careers

    McLaren Health Care (Port Huron, MI)


    Position Summary

    :

    Works under the direction and supervision of

    the physical therapist. The physical therapist assistant implements selected

     

    components of patient interventions (treatment), obtains data related to the

     

    interventions provided, and makes modifications in selected interventions

     

    either to progress the patient as directed by the physical therapist or to

     

    ensure patient safety and comfort.

    JobSpecific Duties and Responsibilities:

    1.

     

    Implements

     

    the individualized plan of care as established by the physical therapist.

     

    2.

     

    Adjusts

    treatment interventions in response to patient feedback, objective data and

    observation within the established plan of care. Identifies need for changes in

     

    plan of care and communicates with supervising physical therapist.

     

    3.

     

    Assists

     

    the physical therapist with managing the established discharge plan throughout

     

    treatment.

     

    4.

     

    Supervises

     

    and delegates to ancillary staff and students consistent with state laws and

     

    department policy.

     

    5.

     

    Completes

     

    legible, accurate, and clear documentation within the established timeframe

     

    identified in the department policy and procedure and in accordance with

     

    accreditation requirements and insurance regulations.

    Qualifications:

    _Required:_

    * Graduate of an accredited physical therapist

     

    assistant program.

     

    * Current state Board of Physical Therapist

     

    Assistant licensure.

     

    * BLS certification.

    _Preferred:_

    * One (1) year of physical therapist assistant experience.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.