What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant PRN position at Harris Regional Hospital - A Duke LifePoint Hospital?
At UP Health System - Portage, providing an excellent patient experience is at the heart of everything we do. This includes not only providing the highest quality patient care but offering exemplary customer service by creating an environment that puts our patients at ease. We accomplish this by embodying a patient-centric culture while supporting positivity and the growth of our employees both professionally and personally.
We are seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our dynamic team of professionals to provide exceptional quality, compassionate healthcare in a progressive and integrated healthcare environment. In this role, you will perform selected patient treatments to help reduce pain and improve mobility under the general supervision of the Supervising and/or Staff Physical Therapist, Supervisor, Director, or designee. You will also prepare patients and equipment for treatment; document patient treatments and communicates with therapist(s) regarding patient(s).
Come join the largest rehabilitation and sports medicine team in the Western Upper Peninsula and assist in providing evidence-based care.
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Demonstrates proficiency in verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels; both internal and external.
Position Requirements
Associates degree required
Graduate of a program in discipline required
State of Michigan PTA licensure required
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (available upon hire)
Annual influenza vaccination or declination required
Position Details
Provides inpatient and outpatient care
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
We are seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our dynamic team of professionals to provide exceptional quality, compassionate healthcare in a progressive and integrated healthcare environment. In this role, you will perform selected patient treatments to help reduce pain and improve mobility under the general supervision of the Supervising and/or Staff Physical Therapist, Supervisor, Director, or designee. You will also prepare patients and equipment for treatment; document patient treatments and communicates with therapist(s) regarding patient(s).
Come join the largest rehabilitation and sports medicine team in the Western Upper Peninsula and assist in providing evidence-based care.
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Demonstrates proficiency in verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels; both internal and external.
Position Requirements
Associates degree required
Graduate of a program in discipline required
State of Michigan PTA licensure required
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (available upon hire)
Annual influenza vaccination or declination required
Position Details
- 001 FTE (PRN, variable hours per week)
Provides inpatient and outpatient care
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
