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Job Title :   Physical Therapist Assistant Job Code :   1141,   5125 Department :   Mary Free Bed System FLSA Class :   Non-Exempt/Hourly Reporting Relationship :   Program Manager, Site Leader, Team Leader, or Director of Rehabilitation Services 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 • Staff will provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by law and regulation. • Each job responsibility is related to the MFB Pillars of Excellence. The responsibility is   identified   to a pillar by the following letters: Q (Quality), S (Service), P (People), G (Growth), F (Financial). • Staff will provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by law and regulation . • Provides patient care.   (Q) • Assists   the physical therapist in treatment planning and conducting evaluation procedures. • Assists   the physical therapist in treating patients   utilizing   modalities, therapeutic exercise, assistive devices, and functional activities. • Provides verbal and/or written feedback to the physical therapist   regarding   all significant observations or changes in the patient's condition, reaction, and response to treatment. • Assists   the physical therapist in   determining   equipment and supply needs and may   participate   in the acquisition and inventory of these items. • Functions as primary therapist in treatment of patient following evaluation and direction of physical therapist • Document’s   patient’s status and progress according to   established   internal/external time standards and adherence to reimbursement guidelines. (Q ) • Communicates with others to integrate physical therapy treatment with all aspects of patient care. (Q, S) • Participates in conferences/discussions and exchange of written records with other interdisciplinary team members as directed by the physical therapist to integrate physical therapy treatment   plan . • Instructs the patient and the family in physical therapy procedures as part of providing patient and family   education   including written   instructions   as necessary. • 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: • Serves as clinical instructor for physical therapist assistant students .    Supervises, teaches, and evaluates   skills   of students and volunteers .    Communicates with participating universities   regarding   skill levels of students .    (S, P, G) • Functions as a resource person in   area   of expertise. (S, G) • Participates in program development and/or research activities as assigned .    (Q, G) • Participates in orientation and training of new staff .    (Q, P) • Assists   in   maintaining   clean and orderly treatment areas. (S) We’ll   embrace all people by: •   Treating everyone with dignity and respect. •    Opening more doors to opportunity for others to succeed. •    Growing talent and people. •    Ensuring a welcoming experience for all we serve, regardless of origin, race, religion, disability, sexual     orientation   or socioeconomic status. •      Taking action   against discrimination . •    Honoring our differences and how we collaborate. •    Educating staff,   patients   and the communities we care for. •    Restoring hope and   freedom,   together. 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 • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program. • Licensure with the State of Michigan. • Possesses and maintains BLS certification to meet department/program protocol. Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification Levels : • None (No specific requirements) • Occasionally (Less than 1/3) • Frequently (1/3 to 2/3) • Majority (More than 2/3) 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 Up to 25 pounds:   Frequently Up to 50 pounds:   Frequently Up to 75 pounds:   Frequently More than 100 pounds :   Occasionally Other weight: Up to___ pounds: Other:   None Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy   regarding   requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at   [email protected] . Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status,   disability   or other legally protected   characteristic .