Physical Therapist Assistant / Physical Therapy Assistant

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Posted: 22-Feb-24

Location: East Lansing, Michigan

Salary: Open

Categories:

Healthcare
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 931757

Working/Functional Title

Physical Therapist Assistant

Position Summary

A Physical Therapist Assistant is a licensed healthcare professional who works under the supervision of a physical therapist to help patients improve their mobility and functional abilities. They provide hands-on treatment, assist with therapeutic exercises, and support patients in their recovery process. 

Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills

Knowledge normally acquired in the first two or three years in college, technical or vocational school with an Associates degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE); six months to one year of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in administering physical therapy treatments; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant by the State of Michigan.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with Athena EMR 

Manual techniques 

Kinesio and McConnell Taping Methods 

IASTM 

Blood flow restriction 

Neuro/LSVT experience 

Certified lymphedema therapist 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume 

Cover letter 

Valid State of Michigan Physical Therapist Assistant License 

Work Hours

Work hours vary as necessary to accommodate clinic operations.

Website

https://healthcare.msu.edu/

Summary of Physical Demands

The job requires significant physical effort and involves performing stretching/resistance exercises for patients, lifting patients from wheel chairs, moving equipment, demonstrating exercises 26 to 75% of the time. 

Summary of Health Risks

Exposure to human blood, serum, and other body fluids; and materials covered under Universal Precautions; TB risk or work within three (3) feet of patients in a health care setting; wear a respirator.  

The Bidding Eligibility ends on 02/27/2024 at 11:55 PM

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