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The Physical Therapist Assistant at McLaren Health Care works under the supervision of a physical therapist to implement selected components of patient interventions, obtain data related to interventions, and make necessary modifications. This role is crucial in ensuring patient safety, comfort, and progress towards treatment goals as directed by the physical therapist.
Responsibilities
- Implements the individualized plan of care as established by the physical therapist.
- Adjusts treatment interventions in response to patient feedback, objective data and observation within the established plan of care. Identifies need for changes in plan of care and communicates with supervising physical therapist.
- Assists the physical therapist with managing the established discharge plan throughout treatment.
Qualifications
Required
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program.
- Current state Board of Physical Therapist Assistant licensure.
- BLS certification.
Preferred
- One year of physical therapist assistant experience.
About McLaren Health Care
McLaren Health Care is a reputable healthcare organization based in Michigan, United States, operating 13 hospitals, outpatient clinics, and other healthcare facilities. It offers a wide range of healthcare services including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, and critical care with a focus on patient safety and quality outcomes. McLaren Health Care is known for its excellent care, patient satisfaction, and strategic investments to enhance services and collaborations within the region.
Full Job Description
***$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS***
**Department: Physical Therapy - Pinconning and Bay City WSMM Location**
**Shift:**
**Day**
**Daily Work Times: VST 7:30 - 9a to 4:30-6:30p**
**Scheduled Budgeted Hours: 76**
**Position Summary:**
Works under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist. The physical therapist assistant implements selected components of patient interventions (treatment), obtains data related to the interventions provided, and makes modifications in selected interventions either to progress the patient as directed by the physical therapist or to ensure patient safety and comfort.
**Essential Functions and Responsibilities:**
1.
Implements the individualized plan of care as established by the physical therapist.
2.
Adjusts treatment interventions in response to patient feedback, objective data and observation within the established plan of care. Identifies need for changes in plan of care and communicates with supervising physical therapist.
3.
Assists the physical therapist with managing the established discharge plan throughout treatment.
Required:
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Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program.
⦁
Current state Board of Physical Therapist Assistant licensure.
⦁
BLS certification.
Preferred:
⦁
One year of physical therapist assistant experience.
**Equal Opportunity Employer ofMinorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans**
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sustaining a work environment free of unlawful harassment, discrimination,
and/or retaliation. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an
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or pregnancy/childbirth-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or
any other status prohibited by applicable laws. We also make good faith
efforts to recruit, hire, and promote qualified women, minorities, individuals
with disabilities, and veterans.