Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
South Haven, Michigan
South Haven Community Hospital

PTA Outpatient

Location: South Haven, Michigan Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation Shift: Day (1st shift), 7:00 AM to 6:15 PM Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 4:45 PM Friday Hours: 40 hours/week (8 hours/day, 5 days) Call: No Weekends: No Float: No

Role Overview

Under the guidance and direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is responsible for clinical and administrative duties.

Clinical Duties

• Follow the plan of care and goals established by the Physical Therapist
• Provide direct patient care, including physical, electrical, mechanical, and heat treatments and individual and/or group Physical Therapy activities according to the treatment plan
• Facilitate and instruct patients in the skills needed to participate successfully
• Provide family and community education
• Take part in interdisciplinary team discussions or hospital rounds
• Take part in program development and student programs and rotations
• Provide in-services in areas of expertise for the facility's rehabilitation system
• Serve as a resource person in areas of expertise
• May need to cross-train and cover other departments within Rehabilitation Services

Administrative Duties

• Document in the electronic health record per compliance timelines
• Communicate to leadership any limitations that prevent timely documentation
• Maintain accurate, legible, and complete records for each person served
• Serve on committees and task forces
• Participate in process improvement
• Demonstrate time management skills
• Supervise Rehab Clinical Assistants, PTA students, and volunteers
• Maintain and upgrade competencies based on the population served, the type and nature of care provided, and advances in healthcare

Physical Demands

• Operate a personal computer or CRT up to 40% of the time
• Considerable standing or walking
• Regular lifting of light-weight objects (20 pounds or less) and assisting with heavier tasks, such as lifting and moving patients
• Minor straining or fatiguing positions and some fatiguing physical motions

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapy Assistant license in Michigan
• At least 1 year of Physical Therapy Assistant experience, with experience within the last year