Lic. Physical Therapy Assistant

Caring For the Community You Love  

Choose a career to make a difference in people's lives every day, choose Fisher-Titus! 

Perks of working at Fisher-Titus:

• Hours of Work-PRN
• Comprehensive Benefits Package- Medical & Dental coverage, 401K match, paid time off, tuition assistance and more!
• Shift, Weekend & PRN differential

About Fisher-Titus: 

Fisher-Titus proudly serves the greater Huron County area’s 70,000-plus residents by providing a full continuum of health and wellness care from heart and cancer care to outpatient services such as lab, imaging, and physical rehabilitation. 

Vision: Be the first choice for healthcare and employment within our community  

Mission: Deliver compassionate and convenient care to the highest level of excellence that promotes lifelong health and wellness for our community

General Summary: 

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Rehabilitation, provides Physical therapy services to patients following the plan of care established by a Physical Therapist. This position includes a weekend/holiday rotation.

Education, Licensure, Registration and Experience:

Graduate of an approved associate degree program as a LPTA

Previous Clinical experience/rehabilitation experience preferred

State Licensure as a LPTA

CPR Certification

Essential Functions:

Implements the plan of care developed by the Physical Therapist.

Instructs client and caregiver in treatment programs, precautions, and equipment use as necessary and documents client/caregiver demonstration of instructions provided.

Documents client status and progression towards achievement of outcomes on each visit in measurable parameters.

Submits accurate and complete billing for each patient.

Is responsible to work within the guidelines and authorizations provided by the individual's insurance coverage, AND/OR Medicare guidelines.

Demonstrates dependability/flexibility in meeting scheduling needs of the department and facility.

Consistently strives to be a productive member of the institution and always puts time to good use.

Consistently progresses patient and adds to home ex. program.

Working Conditions:

·       Stand/Walk – 6-8 hrs

·       Sit – 1-2 hrs

·       Bend – up to 1/3 of time

·       Squat – up to 1/3 of time

·       Climb – up to 1/3 of time
Reach up to 1/3 of time

·       Lift - up to 1/3 of time

·    ��  Carry – up to 1/3 of time

·       Push – up to 1/3 of time

·       Pull – up to 1/3 of time

·       Right Hand - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)

·       Left Hand - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)

·       Right Foot - Gross Motor Function

·       Left Foot - Gross Motor Function

·       Up to 25 pounds – 1/3 or more of the time
Body Fluid Exposure - Yes

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Standards of Employment:

Attends all mandatory education programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety and regulatory compliance.

Appearance is professional, neat, clean, and appropriate for the work environment. Wears proper photo identification badge while on duty.

Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times, as observed by peers and manageme