Physical Therapist Assistant

Department: Physical Therapy - St. Johns - Davison

Shift: Day

Daily Work Times: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Scheduled Biweekly Hours: 40

Works under supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.  Assists patients in achieving and restoring strength, endurance and coordination through a therapeutic program.  Follows designated treatment protocol in application of all therapeutic modalities.

Qualifications:

Required:

Possess Associates Degree in accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program.

Possess 1-3 months of related job experience.

Valid PTA licensure for the State of Michigan.

Trained and educated in age-specific categories being served:  infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.

Capable of spending 25-35%25 of time lifting, carrying, and moving items that weigh 25 pounds or more.

Ability to effectively communicate and present self to people in courteous, tactful and poised manner.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

We are committed to encouraging and sustaining a work environment free of unlawful harassment, discrimination, and/or retaliation.  We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s race, color, age, religion, sex/pregnancy (including pregnancy/childbirth or pregnancy/childbirth-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status prohibited by applicable laws.  We also make good faith efforts to recruit, hire, and promote qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.