Physical Therapist - Pontiac, MI (20 Hours Weekly) at Marathon Health in Pontiac, Michigan

Physical Therapist

Marathon Health is a leading advanced primary care provider, partnering with employer and union plan sponsors to improve health for millions of Americans. The Physical Therapist is responsible for a combination of clinical and client facing worksite support. The Physical Therapist is responsible for assuring that all patients receive top notch musculoskeletal care. The Physical Therapist will carry out an individualized program of physical therapy including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals. In addition, the Physical Therapist will help support the client in the worksite providing body mechanics education, ergonomics and safety information, wellness initiatives, and other non-clinical worksite support. The Physical Therapist will maintain a positive working relationship and collaboration with other health professionals and ancillary staff.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Functions as part of care continuum and medical team.
• Administers appropriate physical therapy treatments.
• Based on results of thorough assessment, plans and executes a treatment program.
• Assist with care coordination.
• May supervise and direct PTA's.
• Teach in-home therapeutic exercises.
• Documents patient care services.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies.
• Maintains and develops professional knowledge and skills.
• Develops physical therapy staff.
• Injury prevention education and worksite assessments.
• Address ergonomic needs of client worksite.
• Effectively communicates with interdisciplinary team.
• Attend all Marathon Health center training sessions.
• Identify community health needs and strategies to address them.
• Advise on Marathon Health policy.
• Schedule follow-up appointments, screenings, and tests.
• Assist in outreach efforts with Marathon Health.

Qualifications:

• BS, MS or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university.
• Current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience working as a Physical Therapist.
• Current BLS certification.
• Understanding of clinical documentation requirements utilizing electronic medical records software.
• Outpatient experience for adolescent and adult population.
• Ergonomic training, certification, or experience a plus.

Desired Attributes:

• Excellent presentation skills.
• Comfortable working with employees at all levels.
• Demonstrate professionalism in communications.

Pay Range: $45,000 - $60,000/yr for a schedule of 20hrs a week. The actual offer may vary dependent upon geographic location and the candidate's years of experience and/or skill level.