Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - PRN / Resource

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - PRN / Resource

Employment Type : PRN / Resource

Compensation : $34

Primary Location : Grand Rapids, MI - Main Hospital

Department : Inpatient Rehab

Other Benefits : Annual Merit Increases, Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision,) PTO, Holiday Pay, PSLF Eligible, Tuition Reimbursement

Mary Free Bed Summary

We have the great privilege of helping patients and families re-build their lives. It's extraordinarily meaningful work and the reason we greet the day with optimism and anticipation. When patients "Ask for Mary," they experience a culture that has been sculpted for more than a century. Our hallmark is to carefully listen to patients and innovatively serve them. This is true of every employee, from support staff and leadership, to clinicians and care providers.

Mary Free Bed is a not-for-profit, nationally accredited rehabilitation hospital serving thousands of children and adults each year through inpatient, outpatient, sub-acute rehabilitation, orthotics and prosthetics and home and community programs. With the most comprehensive rehabilitation services in Michigan and an exclusive focus on rehabilitation, Mary Free Bed physicians, nurses and therapists help our patients achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. The growing Mary Free Bed Network provides patients throughout the state with access to our unique standard of care

Mission Statement

Restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation.

Employment Value Proposition

At Mary Free Bed, we take pride in our values-based culture :

• Focus on Patient Care. A selfless drive to serve and heal connects all MFB employees.
• Clinical Variety and Challenge. An inter-disciplinary approach and a top team of professionals create ever-changing opportunities and activities.
• Family Culture. We offer the stability of a large organization while nurturing the family / team atmosphere of a small organization.
• Trust in Each Other. Each employee knows that co-workers can be trusted to make the right decision for our family, patients, staff, and community.
• A Proud Tradition. Years of dedicated, quality service to our patients and community have yielded a reputation that fills our employees with pride.

Age Specific Responsibility

Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned department. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Summary

Provides physical therapy services as assigned by, and under the supervision of, a physical therapist. Keeps treatment skills updated through continuing education, evidence-based research, and program development. Perform job responsibilities in accordance with the program's strategic objectives and goals to carry out organizational strategic objectives.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Communicates with others to integrate physical therapy treatment with all aspects of patient care. (Q, S)

Participates in various meetings and in-services as designated. (Q, P)

Follows all hospital policy and procedures including but not limited to patient confidentiality and infection control. (Q)

Meets or exceeds program productivity expectations. (F)

Provides discipline specific coverage (following cross training) within the Mary Free Bed system as requested. (F, S)

Supports program operations as assigned. (Q, S, P, G, F)

Functions as patient advocate. (S)

Demonstrates competence in relevant software and hardware required to meet job responsibilities. (Q)

Adheres to the Mary Free Bed Standards of Behavior when working with patients, coworkers and members of the community. (S)

Other Job Responsibilities

We'll Embrace All People By :

Customer Service Responsibilities

Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.

Responsibilities in Quality Improvement

Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient / family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.

Essential Job Qualifications

Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification

Levels :

Remain in a stationary position : None

Traverse or move around work location : Occasionally

Use keyboard : None

Operate or use department specific equipment : None

Ascend / Descend equipment or ladder : None

Position self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role : Frequently

Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding : Frequently

Transport, position, and / or exert force :

Up to 10 pounds : Majority