Physical Therapy Assistant

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Work type:Support Staff
Pay Grade: 09
Major Administrative Unit / College: Msu Hci Clinical Services
Department: Msu Hci Therapy Services 40001148
Sub Area: CT- Clerical Tech.
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location:East Lansing
Categories:Health Care Professional, Health Care Support, Clerical Technical- CT, Full Time (90-100%), Union

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. 

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.

Experience with Athena EMR
Manual techniques
Kinesio and McConnell Taping Methods
IASTM
Blood flow restriction
Neuro/LSVT experience
Certified lymphedema therapist

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.

Resume

Cover letter

Valid State of Michigan Physical Therapist Assistant License

Work hours vary as necessary to accommodate clinic operations.

https://healthcare.msu.edu/

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.

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.

Advertised:Mar 13, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:Apr 21, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time