Physical Therapy Assistant - Outpatient PT - Full Time - Days

ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital offers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services in southern Michigan and Ohio. A national leader in treatment of heart attack, congestive heart failure, pneumonia and surgical care, ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital is also a pacesetter in Michigan for obstetrics, emergency care, intensive care, controlling infections and organ donation. ?

Administers various physical therapy programs under guidelines established by a Licensed Physical Therapist to facilitate rehabilitation of physically disabled patients, to maximize function and independence.  Directs patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce and enhance performance; facilitates the learning

Accountabilities:

• Provides physical therapy treatments, following established plans, under supervision of a physical therapist, taking into account age and educational level, while accurately assessing patient�s response to treatment, as measured by clinical competencies. Can assist therapist in selective measurements, without interpretation or evaluation.
• Prepares and maintains accurate patient care records according to departmental protocols and demonstrates basic competency for completing accurate billing and electronic documentation under therapist supervision.
• Maintains clean and safe work environment to comply with hospital and department safety standards.
• Demonstrates professionalism in clinincal practice. Understands and abides by Promedica�s mission and values in all interactions with patients, visitors, and co-workers.