Physical Therapist Assistant - Requisition #874061

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

Job Summary: Promotes and maintains health by providing physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist.

Essential Functions:

Records therapy, test procedures and results of such as required by hospital and department policy.

Communicates information to appropriate members of the health care team.

Able to functions independently in out-patient and in-patient care areas.

Administers physical therapy treatments including physical agents to patients, working under the direction of and assistant to a Physical Therapist.

Administers active and passive therapeutic exercises.

Observes patients during treatments and compiles and evaluates data on patient's responses to treatments and progress. Appropriately documents such in the medical record.

Minimum Qualifications: Associates Degree and current Michigan license as a Physical Therapist Assistant; BLS from American Red Cross or American Heart Association certification.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: One (1) year hospital experience preferred.

Working Conditions: Potentially exposed to infectious diseases.

Physical Requirements: Ability to continuously stand and sit (90% of time). Ability to reach with hands and arms. Occasionally lift and/or move to at least 50 pounds.

Marshall, 200 N. Madison, Marshall, MI 49068