Physical Therapist Assistant, PRN, Acute Care, Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo

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Location

Kalamazoo-601 John St.-Bronson Methodist Hospital South Campus (South Pavilion)

Title

Physical Therapist Assistant, PRN, Acute Care, Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo

Under the direction and guidance of a licensed Physical Therapist provides treatment to patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases, to improve/restore function, increase strength, relieve pain, and enhance functional independence. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

Graduate of a Physical Therapy Assistant Program required

Physical Therapist Assistant experience preferred

Physical Therapist Assistant license in good standing in the state of Michigan

BLS certification required within 3 months of hire

Current driver's license in the state of Michigan, availability of car for business use on a daily basis, and proof of insurance required for Bronson at Home

Basic word processing and typing skills to operate a PC/mobile device

Must work as a team member and be able to effectively communicate with patients, visitors, and all members of the care delivery team

Social sensitivity and the ability to communicate effectively are definitely required

Regularly performs work requiring a high level of interpersonal skills to deal with delicate patient care matters

Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines. Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time. Involves considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of light-weight objects (i.e., 20 pounds or less) and assisting with heavier tasks such as assisting in lifting and moving patients. Minor straining or fatiguing positions must be assumed, and some fatiguing physical motions are required.

Under the guidance and direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for clinical and administrative duties.

Clinical Duties

Follow the plan of care and goals established by the Physical Therapist

Family and community education

Provision of direct patient care, including performing physical, electrical, mechanical, and heat treatments according to treatment plan

Direct patient care, including conducting individual and/or group Physical Therapy activities according to treatment plan; facilitates and instructs patients in the skills necessary to successfully participate

Interdisciplinary team discussions or hospital rounds involvement

Program development

Serving as a resource person in areas of expertise

Participation in student program and participation in student rotation

Providing in-services in areas of expertise for the Bronson Rehabilitation System

May need to cross train and provide coverage at other departments within Rehabilitation Services as needed.

Administration Duties

Documenting in the electronic health record per compliance timelines

Responsible for communicating to leadership limitations that prevent timely documentation.

For each person served the therapist maintains accurate, legible and complete records.

Serving on committees and task forces

Participating in process improvement

Demonstrate time management skills

Supervision of Rehab Clinical Assistant, PTA students and volunteers

In addition, the Physical Therapist Assistant has the responsibility to maintain and upgrade his/her competencies based on the population served, the type and nature of the care provided and advances in healthcare sciences and technology.

For Bronson at Home positions driving your own vehicle on a regularly scheduled basis to perform business on behalf of Bronson is required and will require successfully pass of MVR check after an offer of employment has been made but prior to the employee’s start date. Proof of valid auto insurance on that vehicle that will be driven while on duty for Bronson is required. It is the employee’s responsibility to submit auto insurance renewals before current coverage expires to their supervisor. It is also the employee’s responsibility to update their auto insurance coverage with Bronson if a different vehicle will be driven to perform business on behalf of Bronson.

Shift

First Shift

Time Type

Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Cost Center

4000 Physical Therapy Acute Care (BMH)

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Bronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates (“Bronson”) strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies ("Recruiters") in response to job postings or word of mouth. Unsolicited resumes sent to any employee of Bronson by Recruiters, without both a valid written agreement with Bronson and a direct written request from the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a specific job position, will be considered the property of Bronson. Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to Recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired. This policy applies regardless of whether the Recruiter has a pre-existing agreement with Bronson. Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration.

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