What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant position at SPECIAL TREE LTD?
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Description
ST2022
Physical Therapist Assistant Opportunity
Special Tree is one of the nation’s leading rehabilitation providers for post-and subacute care and recovery from brain injury, spinal cord injury, and neurological issues. Our specialty rehabilitation center, situated on a serene 23-acre campus in Romulus, Michigan, provides patients with extraordinary opportunities for healing and recovery through outcomes-based rehabilitation, advanced care, and some of the latest technology available for therapy and treatment. Celebrating 50 years, Special Tree is a pioneer in neuro-rehabilitation, the first of its kind in Michigan.
Why Join Us?
As we work to provide care and treatment for others, we also work to provide for our team’s professional and personal growth and well-being.
The Role:
The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), as a member of an interdisciplinary care team, assists with appropriate therapeutic intervention under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist to maximize the client’s physical functioning.
Work Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- 9:00 am- 5:00 pm
Responsibilities:
- Provides fabulous every day care, every day to clients and other customers.
- Implements portions of a client’s Physical Therapy program including modalities, gait training, therapeutic exercise and transfer training after the treatment program is established by the Physical Therapist.
- Modifies treatment programs as needed and progresses clients as tolerated based on observation and in consultation with the Physical Therapist.
- Assists the Physical Therapist directly in administering tests and assessment procedures.
- Observes and documents the client’s responses to treatment.
- Provides client, family, and staff education and training as needed and documents appropriately.
Qualifications:
- An Associate’s degree in Physical Therapy is required.
- Valid Michigan driver’s license.
- Demonstrates good moral character.
- CPR certified.
- Prefer 1 year experience with variety of clients.
- Must be of good moral character.
- Knowledge of Physical Therapy treatments and assistive techniques.
Benefits/Perks:
- Outstanding health and retirement benefits
- Generous paid time off plan
Pay: (Compensation is a commensurate with experience and education)
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