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SIH-PHYSICAL THERAPY ASST - Sign On Bonus Available!

6/9/26Sparrow Ionia Hospital

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Job ID: 54529

Complimentary Medbridge Subscription & Free CEU Courses

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Positions Location: Ionia, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

Provide appropriate patient treatment consistent with the physician orders, treatment plan and direction of the Physical Therapist in a safe manner consistent with safety policies in an inpatient and outpatient setting. Clearly and accurately document actions taken according to the standards and guidelines of the Association of Physical Therapy Assistants (APTA). Provide instruction to ancillary staff such as Aides and Athletic Trainers for patient treatment.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Provides patient treatment consistent with physician orders and treatment plan of the Physical Therapist.
• Directs ancillary staff in treatment regimens for patients.
• Complies with governmental standards and regulations including but not limited to those involving safety issues.
• Instructs patient/family in home exercise program.
• Communicates with ordering Physician and/or Physical Therapist on order clarification, patient progress or treatment plans.
• Performs appropriate documentation of all treatments according to the established criteria.
• Instructs patient in use of rehabilitative equipment.

Job Requirements

General Requirements Licensed in the State of MI as a PTA Current BLS certification Work Experience Minimum of two years experience in a clinic setting. Previous Sports Medicine experience preferred Education Completion of a Physical Therapy Assistant program. Specialized Knowledge and Skills Interpersonal skills to effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, families, physicians, nurses and other healthcare associates. Demonstrate excellent verbal, written and oral communication skills. Willingness to be trained in specialty areas as indicated by needs of the clinic to meet patient needs Manual PT skills preferred

Sign On Bonus Available!

UMH-Sparrow therapists enjoy strong professional development support, including a complimentary Medbridge subscription that provides access to a wide range of continuing education courses. Management is committed to fostering ongoing learning, and UM Health Sparrow hosts multiple courses each year free of charge-ensuring our team has continual opportunities to grow and stay at the forefront of clinical excellence. Also, offer 1:1 treatment model and market leading wages.

UM Health - Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Job Family

Clinical Professional/Technical/Allied Health

Requirements:

Shift

• Days

Days Degree Type / Education Level

• Associate

Associate Status

• Full-time

Full-time Facility

• Sparrow Ionia Hospital

Sparrow Ionia Hospital Experience Level

• New Grad

New Grad

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