PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASST

Job Opportunity

Provide physical therapy treatment in order to restore function, prevent disability, reduce pain and maximize potential and quality of life following disease, injury or surgery under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

Essential Duties :

• Provide prescribed physical therapy treatment to patients under the supervision of the physical therapist : areas of treatment include range of motion, strength, tone, posture, gait, orthotic or prosthetic fit, sensorimotor function, massage, joint mobilization, exercises etc.
• Employ principles of teaching and learning to educate patients and their families in the knowledge and skills that promote functional restoration of mobility.
• Document all care given, and the patient response in the patient's medical record.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the patient's care, rehabilitation programs, and related rehabilitation activities.
• Maintain professional standards by participating in inservices and hospital / department requirements.
• Delegates, directs, and supervises implementation of care to PCT, and physical therapy assistant students.
• Act as a resource to other disciplines in proper body mechanics, positioning techniques, early mobility, and transfer techniques.

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.