Bronson Healthcare
Physical Therapist Assistant, PRN, Home Care, Bronson at Home
Bronson Healthcare, Bronson, Illinois, United States
Physical Therapist Assistant, PRN, Home Care, Bronson at Home
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Physical Therapist Assistant, PRN, Home Care, Bronson at Home
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Bronson Healthcare
Under the direction and guidance of a licensed Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapist Assistant provides treatment to patients suffering from injuries or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases, to improve and restore function, increase strength, relieve pain, and enhance functional independence. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.
Graduate of a Physical Therapy Assistant Program required
Physical Therapist Assistant license in good standing in the state of Michigan
BLS certification required within 3 months of hire
Current driver’s license in the state of Michigan with a vehicle available for daily business use and proof of insurance required for Bronson at Home
Basic word processing and typing skills to operate a PC/mobile device
Must work as a team member and be able to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and all members of the care delivery team
Social sensitivity and the ability to communicate effectively are definitely required
Regularly performs work requiring a high level of interpersonal skills to deal with delicate patient care matters
Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines. Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time. It involves considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of light-weight objects (i.e., 20 pounds or less) and assisting with heavier tasks such as assisting in lifting and moving patients. Minor straining or fatiguing positions must be assumed, and some fatiguing physical motions are required.
Under the guidance and direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for clinical and administrative duties.
Clinical Duties
Follow the plan of care and goals established by the Physical Therapist
Family and community education
Provision of direct patient care, including performing physical, electrical, mechanical, and heat treatments according to the treatment plan
Direct patient care, including conducting individual and/or group Physical Therapy activities according to the treatment plan; facilitates and instructs patients in the skills necessary to successfully participate
Interdisciplinary team discussions or hospital rounds involvement
Program development
Serving as a resource person in areas of expertise
Participation in student program and student rotation
Providing in‑services in areas of expertise for the Bronson Rehabilitation System
May need to cross‑train and provide coverage at other departments within Rehabilitation Services as needed.
Administration Duties
Documenting in the electronic health record per compliance timelines
Responsible for communicating to leadership limitations that prevent timely documentation
For each person served the therapist maintains accurate, legible and complete records
Serving on committees and task forces
Participating in process improvement
Demonstrate time management skills
Supervision of Rehab Clinical Assistant, PTA students and volunteers
In addition, the Physical Therapist Assistant has the responsibility to maintain and upgrade his/her competencies based on the population served, the type and nature of the care provided and advances in healthcare sciences and technology.
For Bronson at Home positions driving your own vehicle on a regularly scheduled basis to perform business on behalf of Bronson is required and will require a successful MVR check after an offer of employment has been made but prior to the employee’s start date. Proof of valid auto insurance on that vehicle that will be driven while on duty for Bronson is required. It is the employee’s responsibility to submit auto insurance renewals before current coverage expires to their supervisor. It is also the employee’s responsibility to update their auto insurance coverage with Bronson if a different vehicle will be driven to perform business on behalf of Bronson.
Shift First Shift
Time Type Part time
Scheduled Weekly Hours 10
Cost Center 7320 Home Care PT (BAH)
Agency Use Policy and Agency Submittal Disclaimer Bronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates (“Bronson”) strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third‑party recruiting agencies (“Recruiters”) in response to job postings or word of mouth. Unsolicited resumes sent to any employee of Bronson by Recruiters, without both a valid written agreement with Bronson and a direct written request from the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a specific job position, will be considered the property of Bronson. Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to Recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired. This policy applies regardless of whether the Recruiter has a pre‑existing agreement with Bronson. Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration.
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Physical Therapist Assistant, PRN, Home Care, Bronson at Home
role at
Bronson Healthcare
Under the direction and guidance of a licensed Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapist Assistant provides treatment to patients suffering from injuries or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases, to improve and restore function, increase strength, relieve pain, and enhance functional independence. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.
Graduate of a Physical Therapy Assistant Program required
Physical Therapist Assistant license in good standing in the state of Michigan
BLS certification required within 3 months of hire
Current driver’s license in the state of Michigan with a vehicle available for daily business use and proof of insurance required for Bronson at Home
Basic word processing and typing skills to operate a PC/mobile device
Must work as a team member and be able to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and all members of the care delivery team
Social sensitivity and the ability to communicate effectively are definitely required
Regularly performs work requiring a high level of interpersonal skills to deal with delicate patient care matters
Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines. Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time. It involves considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of light-weight objects (i.e., 20 pounds or less) and assisting with heavier tasks such as assisting in lifting and moving patients. Minor straining or fatiguing positions must be assumed, and some fatiguing physical motions are required.
Under the guidance and direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for clinical and administrative duties.
Clinical Duties
Follow the plan of care and goals established by the Physical Therapist
Family and community education
Provision of direct patient care, including performing physical, electrical, mechanical, and heat treatments according to the treatment plan
Direct patient care, including conducting individual and/or group Physical Therapy activities according to the treatment plan; facilitates and instructs patients in the skills necessary to successfully participate
Interdisciplinary team discussions or hospital rounds involvement
Program development
Serving as a resource person in areas of expertise
Participation in student program and student rotation
Providing in‑services in areas of expertise for the Bronson Rehabilitation System
May need to cross‑train and provide coverage at other departments within Rehabilitation Services as needed.
Administration Duties
Documenting in the electronic health record per compliance timelines
Responsible for communicating to leadership limitations that prevent timely documentation
For each person served the therapist maintains accurate, legible and complete records
Serving on committees and task forces
Participating in process improvement
Demonstrate time management skills
Supervision of Rehab Clinical Assistant, PTA students and volunteers
In addition, the Physical Therapist Assistant has the responsibility to maintain and upgrade his/her competencies based on the population served, the type and nature of the care provided and advances in healthcare sciences and technology.
For Bronson at Home positions driving your own vehicle on a regularly scheduled basis to perform business on behalf of Bronson is required and will require a successful MVR check after an offer of employment has been made but prior to the employee’s start date. Proof of valid auto insurance on that vehicle that will be driven while on duty for Bronson is required. It is the employee’s responsibility to submit auto insurance renewals before current coverage expires to their supervisor. It is also the employee’s responsibility to update their auto insurance coverage with Bronson if a different vehicle will be driven to perform business on behalf of Bronson.
Shift First Shift
Time Type Part time
Scheduled Weekly Hours 10
Cost Center 7320 Home Care PT (BAH)
Agency Use Policy and Agency Submittal Disclaimer Bronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates (“Bronson”) strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third‑party recruiting agencies (“Recruiters”) in response to job postings or word of mouth. Unsolicited resumes sent to any employee of Bronson by Recruiters, without both a valid written agreement with Bronson and a direct written request from the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a specific job position, will be considered the property of Bronson. Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to Recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired. This policy applies regardless of whether the Recruiter has a pre‑existing agreement with Bronson. Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration.
Please take a moment to watch a brief video highlighting employment with Bronson!
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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