Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA
Trinity Health
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Muskegon • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United States
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Junior
About the role
- Provides physical therapy services to clients according to a physician’s written order and therapist plan of care.
- Implements the care plans for clients developed by the supervisory Physical Therapist.
- Provides direct physical therapy treatment to clients as assigned.
- Instructs clients and family members in the use and care of therapeutic appliances and devices, such as wheelchairs, braces, etc.
- Assists in assessing the client’s need for physical therapy devices and interventions.
- Reports to physician, PT, RN or branch management as necessary regarding the client’s response/reaction to treatment or a change in condition
Requirements
- Licensed PTA within the State of Michigan
- Graduation from a two-year college-level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
- Minimum of six months experience under a qualified Physical Therapist.
- Home health experience preferred
- Must be able to function in a practice environment with minimal direct supervision, accepting personal responsibility for maintaining a professional relationship with the agency’s clients and their families.
- Must accept responsibility for maintaining clinical practice skills learning and adhering to agency’s policies and procedures on an ongoing basis.
- Ability to consistently demonstrate commitment to the mission and Organizational Code of Ethics and adhere to the Compliance Program.
- Must have current Driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work site.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance starting Day One
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
- Comprehensive onboarding and orientation
- Live Your Whole Life Incentive Program – earn premium discounts for completing wellness activities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
physical therapytherapeutic appliancesclient assessmentcare plan implementationtreatment reporting
Soft skills
communicationresponsibilityprofessional relationshipcommitmentadherence to ethics
Certifications
Licensed PTAAmerican Physical Therapy Association approved program