Job Description
Physical Therapist Assistant (Full-time) - Wyandotte Hospital
Requisition #: 83569
Status: Full-Time with Full-Time Benefits (40 Hours)
Business Unit: HF Wyandotte
Shift: Days
Department: PHYSICAL THERAPY INPATIENT
Weekends: Yes
Job Family: Rehabilitation Therapy
Job Function: Allied
Campus/Job Location: Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital
Location (State/City): US-MI-Wyandotte
More information about this position
Overview:
Our health system thrives on teamwork, and we know our employees achieve the greatest results when they are working together for a common goal - to provide care for our patients. If you enjoy working in a collaborative environment then we have a job for you!
Henry Ford Health System is one of the country's largest health care systems and a national leader in clinical care, research and education. Our system includes the 1,200-member Henry Ford Medical Group, six hospitals, Health Alliance Plan, 32 primary care centers and many other health-related entities throughout Southeast Michigan. Founded in 1915 by auto pioneer Henry Ford, we continue to be committed to improving the health and well-being of a diverse Michigan community. In 2009 alone, Henry Ford Health System provided more than $173 million in uncompensated care. Henry Ford also is a major economic driver in Michigan and employs more than 23,000. Our health system is led by CEO Nancy Schlichting.
To learn more, visit HenryFord.com.
Responsibilities
Seeking a full-time physical therapist assistant to provide high quality services to adult and geriatric patients in a hospital setting. This position is to be a member of an inpatient rehab team. The 38-bed rehab unit is CARF accredited and has certification as a Stroke Specialty Program.
Work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:30-5:00 and one weekend a month.
Qualifications:
* Prefer a Physical Therapist Assistant Associate's degree acquired from a Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited program
* Require current State of Michigan licensure
* Current CPR certification (or obtain within 90 days of hire
* Inpatient hospital setting and specifically on an inpatient rehab unit preferred
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New graduates pending licensure will be considered. There may be an opportunity to begin as a PTA Extern while awaiting licensure.
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
Henry Ford Health System is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, weight/height, marital status, familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law..
