Rehabilitation Aide - Saint Ignace - Mackinac Straits Health System

Description

Mackinac Straits Health System, located right across the Mackinac Bridge in St. Ignace, is looking for a *full time Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant *to join our therapy team.

*Responsibilities*

Our Physical Therapist Assistant provides service to physically impaired patient including treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation and communication for hospital inpatients, hospital outpatients, long term care contracts, home health contracts and school contracts. She/ he directs patient participation and selected tasks to restore, reinforce and enhance the functional performance. Facilitates the learning of these skills to promote functional performance and functional independence under the direct supervision of the Rehabilitation Manager or Physical Therapist.

We offer a competitive salary as well as an exemplary benefits package, including affordable BCBS Medical, Dental, Vision and Drug plans, generous paid time off, and a pension through MERS of Michigan for your retirement planning. Salary is commensurate with relevant experience.

The Mackinac Straits Health System (MSHS) serves the Straits of Mackinac region with local access to high quality health care, including state of the art equipment. MSHS includes a 15-bed critical access hospital in St. Ignace which houses a rural health clinic (St. Ignace Medical Clinic), Emergency Room, Fast Care (Walk-in) Clinic, outpatient surgery center, six-bed infusion center, and a 48-bed long-term care facility (Evergreen Living Center). The Sault Ste. Marie Tribal Health Clinic is also part of our St. Ignace Campus. Other outpatient services featured at the St. Ignace Campus include radiology, cardiac rehab, and physical therapy, along with a retail pharmacy. Other locations include Bois Blanc Island Medical Center, Mackinaw City Medical Clinic, Mackinaw City Specialty Clinic, Mackinac Island Medical Center, and the Rivertown Medical Clinic in Cheboygan. MSHS is an affiliated partner with MyMichigan Health and is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

*Qualifications*

* Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant certification
* Strong patient care skills and knowledge of medical terminology
* Proficient in anatomy and physiology relevant to physical therapy
* Experience in various settings, including inpatient, outpatient, and skilled nursing facilities
* Familiarity with discharge planning and care plans
* Knowledge of trigger point therapy and orthopedic care
* Experience working with geriatric patients and in acute care environment

If you are searching for a career where you can make a difference in the lives of the people we serve, and work along side a highly skilled and professional team of therapists, we encourage you to apply

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance

Education:
* Associate (Preferred)

License/Certification:
* CPR Certification (Preferred)
* Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)

Work Location: In person