Physical Therapist - Coverage

Physical Therapist - Coverage

Assumes full responsibility for evaluating patient's need for physical therapy. Plans and executes individual treatment programs in accordance with the State of Michigan licensure and PT scope of practice. Keeps treatment skills upgraded 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:

• Provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by Federal and State laws and regulations.
• Provides patient care.
• Demonstrates competence in relevant software and hardware required to meet job responsibilities.
• Documents patient's status and progress through initial evaluation, progress notes, and discharge summary according to established internal/external time standards and adherence to reimbursement guidelines.
• Communicates with others to integrate physical therapy treatment with all aspects of patient care.
• Attends various meetings and in-services as designated.
• Follows all hospital policy and procedures including but not limited to patient confidentiality and infection control.
• Meets or exceeds program productivity expectations.
• Provides discipline specific coverage (following cross training) within the Mary Free Bed system as requested.
• Adheres to the Mary Free Bed Standards of Behavior when working with patients, coworkers and members of the community.
• Supports program operations as assigned.
• Provides short-term clinical coverage across multiple outpatient locations and/or teams.
• Supports during staff absences, medical leaves, vacations, or periods of high demand.
• Requires strong clinical versatility across diagnoses and patient populations.
• Must be adaptable to varying site workflows and able to integrate quickly into different teams.
• Includes travel expectations based on organizational needs.
• May perform the following items to meet program or hospital needs.

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 Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
• Licensure is required in every US State and Territory the Therapist is practicing. Licensure requirements should be met according to individual State laws.
• Possesses and maintains BLS certification to meet department/program protocol.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Completion of LSVT training & certification preferred.

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: _____

Use keyboard: _____

Operate or use department specific equipment: _____

Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder: _____

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

Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding: _____

Transport, position, and/or exert force:

• Up to 10 pounds: _____
• Up to 25 pounds: _____
• Up to 50 pounds: _____
• Up to 75 pounds: _____
• More than 100 pounds: _____
• Other weight: Up to___ pounds _____

Other: _____

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 View email address on click.appcast.io.

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.