Perm - PT - Outpatient (Days) Alpena, MI

Title: Perm - PT - Outpatient (Days) Alpena, MI

Description:


Salary Range: $37.00+ (goes up based on experience.)$20,000 sign on bonus, 2-year commitment
Agency Placement Fee: 25%

Physical Therapist I

Primarily outpatient but do float to acute care sometimes.

This position delegates responsibility to the Physical Therapist Assistant and Aides. Activities of this position are patient focused and utilize assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in accordance with physical therapy standards, physician orders, and governing policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluates the patient's function by performing
  formal/informal testing measures to determine the skeletal, neurological,
  respiratory, and cardiovascular status.
• Develops a goal specific treatment regime based
  on assessment data and the patient's tolerance to carry-out the treatment plan
  as prescribed.
• Submits a written treatment regime to be
  included as part of the plan of treatment authorized by and coordinated with
  the physician. Updates plan of care as needed to reflect changes in patient
  status. Co-signs verbal orders received by physical therapist assistant as
  necessary.
• Devises a schedule of treatment, which is
  frequency and duration specific to be discussed with patient/family/caregiver
  and coordinated with clinical support staff.
• Educates patient, family, and/or caregiver
  regarding pathology or condition, patient alternatives, prognosis, and
  rationale for treatment through forms of rest, exercise, modalities, and other
  indicated interventions.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides supervision for Physical Therapist
  Assistants, Physical Therapy Aides, Home Health Aides and students per
  affiliate and regulatory standards.
• Recommends adaptive/supportive equipment based
  on assessment; contacts appropriate representative and/or supplier to place
  order and assists in securing equipment for patient.
• Documents the patient/family/caregiver response
  to treatment and changes in patient condition per affiliate documentation
  policies and/or standards and in compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Completes daily documentation necessary for
  billing procedures per affiliate policy and in compliance with regulatory
  agencies.
• Provides treatment intervention and demonstrates
  competence to facilitate or restore optimal functioning specific to therapist's
  patient care area.
• Educates patient/family/caregiver in home
  education program using relevant and effective teaching methods.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written
  communication with all internal and external customers to maximize quality of
  patient care including coordination with interdisciplinary team members.
• Promotes education and development among staff,
  students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching
  methods.
• Promotes process improvement.
• Assists with program development, Participates
  in team conferences and interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate.
• Promote physical therapy within MidMichigan
  Health and service area, participating in and providing community education.
• Function as case manager for assigned cases.
• Demonstrates commitment to MidMichigan Health
  and specific affiliate mission as evidenced by customer service, quality of
  service, and teamwork.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and
  affiliate information in accordance with MidMichigan Health and affiliate
  policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
• MidMichigan Health is a technology driven
  organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft®
  Windows.
• An employee may be required to participate in
  further learning opportunities offered by MidMichigan Health.
• Interpersonal skills needed for effective verbal
  and written communication in the English language to interact with people
  individually and in a group at all levels.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrating
  problem solving and organizational skills, time management skills and
  initiative.
• Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health
  Administration (OSHA) is required and must be completed annually according to
  the Exposure Control Plan.
• Ability to work where employee may be exposed to
  communicable diseases.
• Ability to use personal protective equipment
  correctly.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with
  reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to demonstrate and teach selected
  treatment routines to appropriate professional and non-professional
  individuals.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING
CONDITIONS:

• Exposure to stressful situations, including
  those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment that
  includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your
  position.
• Is able to move freely about facility with or
  without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job
  as outlined in the job description.
• Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or
  without assisted device(s).
• Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long
  periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping,
  kneeling or crouching.
• Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other
  potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan
• Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as
  required.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with
  others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to
  stay awake.
• Overall dexterity is required including
  handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of
  these movements on a regular to frequent basis.

Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must be able to
occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66%
of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly
(67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs.
At MyMichigan Health, we hold these values to be
fundamental:

Values:

• Excellence - We offer nothing less than
  the best. We adhere to the highest standards possible in clinical care and
  customer service. We continuously measure ourselves and constantly strive to improve.
• Integrity - We do the right thing, each
  time, every time. We treat each individual with compassion and respect,
  demonstrating the pinnacle of professionalism and dignity. We communicate
  openly and honestly. We recognize the unique individuality of each person. In
  all that we do, we exemplify the highest ethical standards.
• Teamwork - We provide individual
  commitment to a group effort. Collaboration benefits everyone - most
  importantly, our patients. It promotes efficiency, fosters professional and
  organizational growth, encourages learning, and stimulates innovation.
• Accountability - We accept responsibility
  for all we do. We are accountable for the outcomes of our efforts. We are
  responsible to the communities we serve, to our patients, and to one another.
  We recognize that as health care providers we occupy a position of trust.
• Behavior Standards: We use the following
  behaviors to support our values and provide a clear and simple description of exactly
  what is expected of every employee: Attitude is Everything , Reward
  and Recognition , Thoughtful Communication , Teamwork , Service Recovery , Patient
  Safety , Appearance Matters , Service Excellence , Privacy
  and Confidentiality , and Electronic Communication Manners .