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　　Physical Therapy Assistant

　　Back to search results Apply now Job no: 927531

　　Work type: Support Staff

　　Pay Grade:09

　　Major Administrative Unit / College:Msu Hci Clinical Services

　　Department:Msu Hci Therapy Services 40001148

　　Sub Area:CT- Clerical Tech.

　　Salary:Salary Commensurate with Experience

　　Location: East Lansing

　　Categories: Health Care Professional, Health Care Support, Clerical Technical- CT, Full Time (90-100%), Union

　　Position Summary

　　A Physical Therapist Assistant is a licensed healthcare professional who works under the supervision of a physical therapist to help patients improve their mobility and functional abilities. They provide hands-on treatment, assist with therapeutic exercises, and support patients in their recovery process.

　　Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills

　　knowledge normally acquired in the first two or three years in college, technical or vocational school with an Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assistance from a program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association; six months to one year of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in administering physical therapy treatments; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant by the State of Michigan.

　　Desired Qualifications

　　Experience with Athena EMR

　　Manual techniques

　　Kinesio and McConnell Taping Methods

　　IASTM

　　Blood flow restriction

　　Neuro/LSVT experience

　　Certified lymphedema therapist

　　Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

　　All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

　　Required Application Materials

　　Resume

　　Cover letter

　　Valid State of Michigan Physical Therapy Assistant License

　　Work Hours

　　Work hours vary as necessary to accommodate clinic operations.

　　Website

　　https://healthcare.msu.edu/

　　Summary of Physical Demands

　　The job requires significant physical effort and involves performing stretching/resistance exercises for patients, lifting patients from wheel chairs, moving equipment, demonstrating exercises 26 to 75% of the time.

　　Summary of Health Risks

　　Exposure to human blood, serum, and other body fluids; and materials covered under Universal Precautions; TB risk or work within three (3) feet of patients in a health care setting; wear a respirator.

　　The Bidding Eligibility ends on 01/30/2024 at 11:55 PM

　　Advertised: Jan 24, 2024 Eastern Standard Time