Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Inpatient
Primary Location
Wyoming & Grand Rapids Main Campus
Department Name
U of M West - Inpatient & Sub Acute Rehab - Split FTE
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Days
Weekly Scheduled Hours
40
Hours of Work
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Days Worked
Monday - Friday
Weekend Frequency
Every third weekend
Compensation:
Starting at $25.40 - $35.56
(eligible for increase based on experience)
Annual Merit Increases
Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
Mary Free Bed Summary
We have the great privilege of helping patients and families re-build their lives. It's extraordinarily meaningful work and the reason we greet the day with optimism and anticipation. When patients "Ask for Mary," they experience a culture that has been sculpted for more than a century. Our hallmark is to carefully listen to patients and innovatively serve them. This is true of every employee, from support staff and leadership, to clinicians and care providers.
Mary Free Bed is a not-for-profit, nationally accredited rehabilitation hospital serving thousands of children and adults each year through inpatient, outpatient, sub-acute rehabilitation, orthotics and prosthetics and home and community programs. With the most comprehensive rehabilitation services in Michigan and an exclusive focus on rehabilitation, Mary Free Bed physicians, nurses and therapists help our patients achieve outstanding clinical outcomes.The growing Mary Free Bed Network provides patients throughout the state with access to our unique standard of care
Mission StatementRestoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation.
Employment Value Proposition
At Mary Free Bed, we take pride in our values-based culture:
Focus on Patient Care. A selfless drive to serve and heal connects all MFB employees.
Clinical Variety and Challenge. An inter-disciplinary approach and a top team of professionals create ever-changing opportunities and activities.
Family Culture. We offer the stability of a large organization while nurturing the family/team atmosphere of a small organization.
Trust in Each Other. Each employee knows that co-workers can be trusted to make the right decision for our family, patients, staff, and community.
A Proud Tradition. Years of dedicated, quality service to our patients and community have yielded a reputation that fills our employees with pride.
Age Specific Responsibility
Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned department. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.
Summary
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.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Staff will provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by law and regulation.
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)
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)
Provides discipline specific coverage (following cross training) within the Mary Free Bed system as requested. (F, S)
Supports program operations as assigned. (Q, S, P, G, F)
Functions as patient advocate.... For full info follow application link.
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.
