Physical Therapist Assistant

Company: Interim HealthCare Home Health and Hospice
Location: Byron Center
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

- Interim Healthcare -of West Michigan - is a locally owned and operated leader in post-acute care services in West Michigan. -We are -now hiring for the position of Physical Therapist Assistant - within our - Skilled Home Care - division. -In this role, you are a key player on a collaborative team that thrives on - communication , - cohesion , and - compassion . This opportunity offers - autonomy , - flexibility , and -balance . Our Benefits --- - Weekly pay --- - Mileage reimbursement --- - Tablet with built-in Wi-Fi provided --- - Paid training --- - Employee referral bonuses Our Personality - --- - Leadership is available to confer, consult and advise at any time --- - Communication is clear, crisp, and consistent --- - Personal and professional balance is a top priority --- - We have a sense of humor, and we know how to use it Physical Therapist Assistant -Essential Functions - - --- - Participates in ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient --- - Acts at the direction of the treating physical therapist and in accordance with the plan of care --- - Participates in the development and evaluation of the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s) --- - Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care --- - Assists the treating physical therapist in documenting a patient's progress and response to treatment --- - Completes and submits timely, legible, accurate, relevant, and sufficient documentation (written or electronic) addressing the treatment and interventions provided, the patient's response to the treatment and interventions, and the patient's progress toward goals in accordance with professional standards of practice, policy and procedures, and payor requirements --- - Counsels and educates the patient and the family, and other caregivers to promote patient progress toward mutually established goals and in meeting healthcare-related needs --- - Effectively communicates with other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team providing care to promote coordination of patient care and planning for discharge --- - Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care --- - Accesses personal health information ("PHI") necessary to fulfill the above duties and responsibilities. Access to use and ability to disclose PHI is further defined by each organization/department Physical Therapist Assistant -Job Requirements - - - --- - Current licensure as a physical therapist assistant in the state of Michigan --- - In the last five (5) years, two (2) years of experience as a physical therapist assistant --- - Active CPR certification --- - Previous Home Health experience a plus --- - Must possess a positive attitude and sense of humor ( seriously ) #Homecare Interim Healthcare -is an Equal Opportunity Employer. -Interim Healthcare - West Michigan. Keywords: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Location: Byron Center, MI - 49315

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