Physical Therapist Assistant - Hancock, United States - UP Health System - Portage

    UP Health System - Portage
    UP Health System - Portage Hancock, United States

    1 week ago

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    At UP Health System - Portage, providing an excellent patient experience is at the heart of everything we do. This includes not only providing the highest quality patient care but offering exemplary customer service by creating an environment that puts our patients at ease. We accomplish this by embodying a patient-centric culture while supporting positivity and the growth of our employees both professionally and personally.

    We are seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our dynamic team of professionals to provide exceptional quality, compassionate healthcare in a progressive and integrated healthcare environment. In this role, you will perform selected patient treatments to help reduce pain and improve mobility under the general supervision of the Supervising and/or Staff Physical Therapist, Supervisor, Director, or designee. You will also prepare patients and equipment for treatment; document patient treatments and communicates with therapist(s) regarding patient(s).

    Come join the largest rehabilitation and sports medicine team in the Western Upper Peninsula and assist in providing evidence-based care.


    Required Skills:
    Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
    Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
    Demonstrates proficiency in verbal and written communication skills.
    Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels; both internal and external.

    Position Requirements:
    Associates degree required
    Graduate of a program in discipline required
    State of Michigan PTA licensure required
    Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (available upon hire)
    Annual influenza vaccination or declination required

    Position Details:
    0.6 FTE (part-time, 24 hours per week)
    Day shift
    Weekends and Holiday rotation
    Provides primarily outpatient care

    Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

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