Job Information
McLaren Health Care Physical Therapist Assistant - McLaren Careers in Port Huron, Michigan
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.