Physical Therapy Assistant (Full Time, PTA) - Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: The physical therapist assistant will work with the evaluating physical therapist to administer a medically prescribed physical therapy program for their assigned patients/clients. They will provide care under the supervision of the physical therapist responsible for a specific patient's/client's care. The physical therapist assistant assumes the responsibility and accountability for providing physical therapy modalities and treatment procedures as determined by the plan of care established by a physical therapist and in accordance with the State of Michigan Public Health Code Act 368 of 1978, in addition to established facility and departmental policies and procedures. The physical therapist assistant works cooperatively with the patient’s team personnel in maintaining standards of professional practice and interdisciplinary teamwork to maintaining the highest degree of quality care. The physical therapist assistant is responsible for the maintenance of continuing education requirements, certification, and state licensure requirements. The physical therapist assistant is responsible to the service area manager and/or designa...