Job Information
Corewell Health Physical Therapy Assistant Acute Rehab in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Set within a quiet, beautifully maintained property of mature trees and healing gardens, Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital (part of Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals) in East Grand Rapids, Michigan, has a history of providing high quality, compassionate and personalized medical care. Since 1846, Blodgett Hospital has earned a reputation for excellence as a community and teaching hospital. We provide patient-focused inpatient care in 248 private patient rooms and outpatient services for medical, surgical and specialty care, achieving high rates of patient satisfaction.
Job Summary
Provides rehabilitation therapy procedures to patients under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist. Assists with patients/caregiver education.
Essential Functions
Provides a treatment program and education to restore and return maximal function to the patient. Assesses effectiveness of treatment and modifies goals / treatment methods, as needed to meet changing needs.
Documents treatment of each patient in compliance with department standards, medical-legal and reimbursement procedures.
Instructs and trains other rehabilitation staff, nursing, other medical personnel and students regarding patient needs and rehabilitation services.
Participates in ongoing process improvement, patient satisfaction initiatives, program development and marketing activities.
Improves skill areas as demonstrated by applying continuing education in-services, participating in competencies in applicable areas, and developing new concepts of patient care and additional skills with various population groups.
Demonstrates productivity as indicated by department standard.
Qualifications
Associate's Degree accredited physical therapy assistant program (Required)
Physical Therapist Assistant - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire (Required)
Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association or Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross within 90 Days of Hire (Required)
LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan Home Care Business LinesUpon Hire (Required)
How Corewell Health cares for you
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here (https://careers.corewellhealth.org/us/en/benefits-new) .
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Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Primary Location
SITE - Blodgett Hospital - 1840 Wealthy St SE- Grand Rapids
Department Name
Inpatient Rehab - IRC Blodgett
Employment Type
Part time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
30
Hours of Work
8:00am - 2:30pm
Days Worked
Monday - Friday
Weekend Frequency
Variable weekends
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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
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