Job Description

Job Summary
Seeking compassionate, enthusiastic, and patient-oriented individuals who will share the goal of creating the ideal experience for our patients, families and employees. Excellent service and teamwork is an expected and integral part of our clinic culture.

Briarwood Medrehab is currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapy Assistant to join our outpatient team. We serve a diverse clinical population in the area of orthopedic, neurologic, and general rehabilitation. The Physical Therapy Assistant is responsible for assisting our orthopedic physical therapists in the care and treatment of patients with orthopedic musculoskeletal dysfunction, injury, and/or disability, or who are post total joint replacement. Additionally, the Physical Therapy Assistant may also support our rehab physical therapists to treat patients with impairments related to balance, deconditioning, and general rehabilitation diagnoses. Physical Therapy Assistants will assess the patient?s day-to-day progress and will report findings to the physical therapist. They will also implement and modify treatment programs as the patient progresses, with the guidance from the physical therapist.

Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Work at Michigan?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits Can You Look Forward To?

Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
2:1 match on retirement savings
Generous paid time off
Support for continuing education
1:1 patient care model
Responsibilities*
Provides treatment under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, following focused treatment plan based on established goals.
Monitors patients' response to treatment and modifies treatment as necessary.
Instructs patients in physical therapy activities and in the use of equipment.
Identifies the need for home treatment programs; plans and instructs the patient and family / caregivers in home treatment programs.
Assists in orientation and training of new staff and volunteers.
Supervises physical therapy assistant students.
Required Qualifications*
Physical Therapist Assistant Associate's degree from an accredited program
Current licensure as a PTA in the State of Michigan
Current CPR and First Aid certification
This position requires Primary Source Verification
Strong communication skills, proficiency in manual therapy and implementation of therapeutic exercise programs are necessary
3-5 years of outpatient orthopedic experience
Prior experience and/or interest in treating patients with total joint replacements or have balance/gait issues related to neurological impairment
Desired Qualifications*
Outpatient experience treating patients with general orthopedic, spine, acute and chronic pain conditions, and non-neurologic balance/falls.
Demonstrated proficiency in patient treatment
A passion for rehabilitation and helping patients regain independence
A collaborative mindset and positive attitude to contribute to a high-performing multidisciplinary team
Strong written and verbal communication skills