Armor - Physical Therapy Assistant at Alliance Residential Company

Battle Creek, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Physical therapy, Patient assessment, Treatment planning, Clinical techniques, Modalities, Patient education, Discharge planning, Interdisciplinary teamwork, Documentation, Collaboration

Industry

Wellness and Fitness Services

Description

Armor Physical Therapy, an Alliance Physical Therapy Partner, is looking for a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team! Why we are world-class: * Competitive pay and Individual Bonus Plan * Exceptional benefits package, including 401K, medical, dental, vision and PTO * Clinical Leadership Pathway (CORE) * Unlimited Continuing Education budget, including MedBridge subscription * Formal and customized Mentorship Program * Proprietary AGILE EMR, built by Physical Therapists What’s so great about this place? Alliance Physical Therapy Partners (APTP) welcomes you to become part of a growing team led by clinicians. A place where integrity, respect, humility and honesty define our partnerships. You’ll be offered a multitude of benefits and incentives to take care of you and your loved ones, with plenty of paid time off for life, vacations, and rest. We pride ourselves on leading the industry in rewarding your exceptional work, personally, professionally, and financially. Summary: Responsible for assisting the physical therapist with the administration of a medically prescribed physical therapy program for assigned patients/clients. Functions under the direct supervision of the physical therapist responsible for a specific patient’s/client’s care. The staff therapist assistant assumes the responsibility and accountability for providing physical therapy modalities and treatment procedures as determined by a treatment plan of care established by a physical therapist and in accordance with established facility and departmental policies and procedures while maintaining the highest degree of quality care. The therapist assistant works cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards of professional physical therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Provides patient/client care and assessment in accordance with established practice standards and facility/departmental policies. * Provides care per physician’s orders and plan of care developed by evaluating therapist. * Takes measurements of patient/client status, within the limits of his/her licensure and ability, as appropriate in providing care and to assist in assessing the effectiveness of care. * Maintains communication and collaboration with the evaluating therapist, to promote maximum benefits from therapy. Summarizes patient performance according to established goals. * Implements education plan as outlined by the evaluating therapist, determines additional educational needs of the patient/client, family, caregiver or significant other as they arise and in collaboration with the evaluating therapist provides education to meet those needs. * Follows plan for discharge and discusses with evaluating therapist any additional discharge concerns which may arise. Assists therapist in goal reassessment and discharge planning. * Communicates/collaborates with patient, family, caregivers, significant other and other members of the healthcare team to promote maximum benefit of care. * Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and correct application of clinical techniques, procedures and programs for clinical setting and patient/client populations served. * Displays appropriate technical knowledge and application of available modalities and other equipment. * Travels to other local clinics as assigned. This list of duties is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that senior management may deem necessary. Qualifications: * Associate Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant Program * Current Physical Therapist Assistant license, registration and/or certification as per state regulations. Physical Demands: * The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. * The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. What is in it for me? Join a team that puts its people first and truly cares about YOU. We offer a culture that is 100% invested in your growth and success. You’ll become a partner where you can fulfill your passion and provide world-class patient care. Why Alliance? We encourage and support life-long learning through mentorship, unlimited continuing education, and formal leadership training. You’ll be part of a growing company with many opportunities to advance your career when the time is right for you.

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapy Assistant will provide medically prescribed physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a physical therapist. They are responsible for patient assessment, implementing care plans, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure quality care.