Job Description

Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant

Primary Location: Mary Free Bed at Covenant

Department: Inpatient Rehabilitation

Weekly Schedule Hours: Per-Diem

Compensation: $34.00

PRN Requirements - Minimum Requirement of 3 weekend days every 6 weeks. We are also comfortable with a Friday possibly counting that as one of her weekend day requirements

​​Provides physical therapy services as assigned by, and under the supervision of, a physical therapist. Keeps treatment skills updated through continuing education, evidence-based research, and program development. Perform job responsibilities in accordance with the program’s strategic objectives and goals to carry out organizational strategic objectives.

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Essential Job Responsibilities

​​Each job responsibility is related to the MFB Pillars of Excellence. The responsibility is identified to a pillar by the following letters: Q (Quality), S (Service), P (People), G (Growth), F (Financial).

• ​Staff will provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by law and regulation.
• ​Provides patient care. (Q)
• ​Staff will provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by law and regulation.
• ​Assists the physical therapist in treatment planning and conducting evaluation procedures.
• ​Assists the physical therapist in treating patients utilizing modalities, therapeutic exercise, assistive devices, and functional activities.
• ​Provides verbal and/or written feedback to the physical therapist regarding all significant observations or changes in the patient's condition, reaction, and response to treatment.
• ​Assists the physical therapist in determining equipment and supply needs and may participate in the acquisition and inventory of these items.
• ​Functions as primary therapist in treatment of patient following evaluation and direction of physical therapist
• ​Document’s patient’s status and progress according to established internal/external time standards and adherence to reimbursement guidelines. (Q)
• ​Communicates with others to integrate physical therapy treatment with all aspects of patient care. (Q, S)
• ​Participates in conferences/discussions and exchange of written records with other interdisciplinary team members as directed by the physical therapist to integrate physical therapy treatment plan.
• ​Instructs the patient and the family in physical therapy procedures as part of providing patient and family education including written instructions as necessary.
• ​Participates in various meetings and in-services as designated. (Q, P)
• ​Follows all hospital policy and procedures including but not limited to patient confidentiality and infection control. (Q)
• ​Meets or exceeds program productivity expectations. (F)
• ​Supports program operations as assigned. (Q, S, P, G, F)
• ​Functions as patient advocate. (S)
• ​Demonstrates competence in relevant software and hardware required to meet job responsibilities. (Q)
• ​Adheres to the Mary Free Bed Standards of Behavior when working with patients, coworkers and members of the community. (S)

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​We’ll embrace all people by:

• ​ Treating everyone with dignity and respect.
• ​ Opening more doors to opportunity for others to succeed.
• ​ Growing talent and people.
• ​ Ensuring a welcoming experience for all we serve, regardless of origin, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status.
• ​ Taking action against discrimination.
• ​ Honoring our differences and how we collaborate.
• ​ Educating staff, patients and the communities we care for.
• ​ Restoring hope and freedom, together.

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Customer Service Responsibilities

Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.

Responsibilities in Quality Improvement

Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.

Essential Job Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
• Licensure with the State of Michigan.
• Current American Heart Association BLS Course for Healthcare Professionals. Training will be provided within 30 days of hire if applicable.

Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification

Levels:

• None (No specific requirements)
• Occasionally (Less than 1/3)
• Frequently (1/3 to 2/3)
• Majority (More than 2/3)

Remain in a stationary position: ​Frequently​

Traverse or move around work location: ​Majority​

Use keyboard: ​None​

Operate or use department specific equipment: ​Majority​

Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder: ​Majority​

Position self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role: ​None​

Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding: ​None​

Transport, position, and/or exert force:

Up to 10 pounds: ​ _____​

Up to 25 pounds: ​ _____​

Up to 50 pounds: ​ _____​

Up to 75 pounds: ​ _____​

More than 100 pounds: ​Frequently​

Other weight: Up to___ pounds ​ _____​

Other: ​None​

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@maryfreebed.com.

Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic.