Physical Therapy Assistant - $20+ per hour
Company: Detroit Medical Center
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: October 26, 2024
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionDetroit Medical Center is seeking a Physical
Therapy Assistant for a job in Birmingham, Michigan.Job Description
& Requirements
This is a position in one of our Health Club Sites and is supported
by a large organizationThis is an Orthopedic Based Clinic seeing
all types of orthopedic injuriesDMC Rehabilitation Institute of
Michigan is one of the nation's largest hospitals specializing in
rehabilitation medicine and research. RIM is known for its clinical
expertise in spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, amputee,
orthopedics and catastrophic injury care. The Institute houses the
Center for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery and the Southeastern
Michigan Traumatic Brain Injury System (SEMTBIS), one of only 16
federally designated model systems of care for brain injury care
and research. RIM also operates 31 outpatient sites throughout
southeast Michigan specializing in sports medicine and
orthopedics.Job Description:Under general supervision of a Physical
Therapist, provides direct patient care using standard physical
therapy procedures.
Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications1. Associate's degree in
Physical Therapy with coursework in anatomy, biology, physiology
and psychology to gain knowledge of physical therapy treatments and
techniques.2. One year of experience in a clinical setting
preferred.3. Current license to practice as a PTA in the state of
Michigan.Skills Required1. Oral and written communication skills
adequate for therapeutic and professional interaction.2. Basic
knowledge and skill in common Physical Therapy practices and
procedures.3. Visual acuity to observe patient response to
treatment (i.e.) sweat, express, dilation of pupils); ability to
determine fine discriminate detail to read equipment gauges and
on-line computer; manual dexterity to operate equipment.4. Sensory
ability to distinguish hot and cold during patient treatments. Job:
Physical Therapy Primary Location: Birmingham, Michigan Facility:
DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan Job Type: Full Time Shift
Type: Days Detroit Medical Center Job ID #4369-2406000635-3. Posted
job title: Physical Therapist Assistant I FT DaysAbout Detroit
Medical CenterThe Detroit Medical Center (DMC) is the leading
academically–integrated hospital system in Metro Detroit, and one
of the largest health care providers in Southeast Michigan. During
our 150+ years of caring for the community, we have been recognized
nationally with top awards in many aspects of hospital operations
and patient care. The DMC is able to achieve these awards because
of our exceptional employees.The Detroit Medical Center is one the
largest academic medical centers in the United States, with a long
and rich history of medical education, for more than 100 years. We
train more physicians than any other hospital in Detroit.Our
evidence-based approach inspires confidence and spurs innovation.
It ensures that we are making treatment decisions based on our
experience, on the best available research and our understanding of
each patient as an individual.Our commitment to our patientsOur
commitment to patient care and improving patient outcomes is part
of everything we do. It's our mission. It's our promise to every
patient and every family who entrusts their care to us.To meet the
needs of our community, we operate 8 hospitals and more than 140
clinics and outpatient facilities across southeast Michigan,
including a nationally recognized dedicated pediatric hospital
(Children's Hospital of Michigan) as well as a nationally
recognized rehabilitation hospital (Rehabilitation Institute of
Michigan). We offer an inclusive, diverse and supportive
environment. Knowing that we are better together, our teams are
highly collaborative and integrated to deliver the high quality and
compassionate care our patients expect and deserve. Staff members
have a voice in forming our culture; one that is often referred to
as "my forever family" and "colleagues who have my back". The DMC
has a proud legacy of caring for the people and the families that
call Metro Detroit home; they're our neighbors, our friends, and
our community. That's why the DMC serves everyone in the community
who needs us; no one gets turned away who comes to us for care.
From local food drives to our long-standing commitment to educate
and empower our community towards better health, you can count on
the DMC. There's a spirit of caring and togetherness that you will
experience when you join the DMC family. We are a community build
on care.At the DMC, we are committed to maintaining an environment
of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. If you need a
reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this
web site, please contact the DMC facility where the position is
available, for further assistance. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual
disability.Employee BenefitsAt the DMC, health and well-being are
important to us, so we provide a range of benefits and options to
help meet the needs of all eligible employees. In addition to a
range of healthcare plans, including higher and lower deductible
options, we offer dental, vision and an employee assistance plan.
Basic life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
insurance are provided for free to eligible plan members. Employees
can also choose to participate in one of several supplemental life
insurance and/or disability plans, a legal services plan and an
identity protection plan. For those employees who are looking for
support to care for family members, we also offer child and elder
care programs.To help employees prepare for retirement, we offer a
401K savings plan, and an employee discount plan that includes
discounts for a wide variety of products, including auto and home
insurance and mobile plans.Benefits
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