Sage Group HealthCare Staffing is seeking Physical Therapist Assistant for a permanent placement position. Accepting local and relocation candidates.
Position Details:
Position Name: Physical Therapist Assistant
Location: Michigan
Specialty: Physical Therapy
Start Date: ASAP
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Pay Rate: $37.00+/hour (Based on experience)
Sign-On Bonus: $20,000 with 2-year commitment
Placement Fee: 25%
Practice Setting: Primarily Outpatient with occasional Acute Care coverage
Position Requirements:
⢠Physical Therapist (PT) License â Required
⢠Bachelorâs Degree â Required
⢠BLS Certification â Highly Preferred (within 1 month of hire or transfer)
⢠Experience preferred, but open to qualified candidates who meet education and licensure requirements
⢠Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
⢠Ability to work independently with excellent problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills
⢠Ability to demonstrate and teach selected treatment techniques to professional and non-professional individuals
⢠Successful completion of orientation and competency requirements
⢠Must comply with OSHA standards and infection control requirements
Education, License and Certification Requirements:
⢠Bachelorâs Degree â Required
⢠Physical Therapist License â Required
⢠BLS Certification â Highly Preferred
Job Description:
⢠Evaluate patientsâ functional abilities through formal and informal assessments of skeletal, neurological, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems.
⢠Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient assessments, goals, and tolerance levels.
⢠Create and update plans of care in collaboration with physicians and healthcare team members.
⢠Provide therapeutic interventions to restore, maintain, and improve patient mobility and functional independence.
⢠Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, recovery expectations, and home exercise programs.
⢠Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants, Physical Therapy Aides, Home Health Aides, and students according to regulatory standards.
⢠Recommend adaptive equipment and assist patients with obtaining necessary supportive devices.
⢠Document patient progress, treatment responses, and changes in condition according to compliance standards.
⢠Complete required documentation for billing and regulatory requirements.
⢠Participate in team conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
⢠Promote physical therapy services through education and community outreach activities.
⢠Function as a case manager for assigned patients and coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members.
⢠Maintain confidentiality of patient information and follow all organizational policies and procedures.
⢠Demonstrate commitment to quality patient care through teamwork, professionalism, and service excellence.
Additional Responsibilities:
⢠Provide outpatient physical therapy services with occasional acute care coverage.
⢠Maintain competency with electronic documentation systems and required technology platforms.
⢠Promote process improvement and support program development initiatives.
⢠Follow workplace safety standards and properly utilize personal protective equipment when required.
⢠Maintain regular attendance and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Physical Requirements:
⢠Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform therapy activities for extended periods.
⢠Ability to occasionally lift or carry 21â50 lbs.
⢠Ability to frequently perform activities requiring up to 20 lbs. of force.
⢠Ability to constantly handle equipment and perform patient care-related movements.
⢠Must be able to perform essential job functions with reasonable accommodation.
Benefits Offered:
⢠Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Insurance
⢠Retirement Plan
⢠Tuition Assistance
⢠Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
⢠Life Insurance
⢠Employee Assistance Program
⢠Paid Time Off
⢠Employee Wellness Programs
⢠Professional Growth and Development Opportunities
⢠Relocation Assistance Available (if applicable)
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