Physical Therapist - Monroe Total Rehab

Physical Therapist

The Physical Therapist plans and provides treatment to meet a patient's rehabilitation goals. You will develop and implement the physical therapy plan and establish a plan of care for patients. You will advocate, communicate, and educate patients of all ages while showing competence, awareness, and sensitivity of their physical, emotional and sociopsychological needs. This role provides a leadership opportunity as you will mentor PTAs, students, and volunteers. Develops and administers physical therapy treatment programs to facilitate rehabilitation of physically disabled patients and to maximize function and independence. Directs patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce and enhance performance. Facilitates the learning of those skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity.

All Duties Listed Below Are Essential Unless Noted Otherwise

• Applies knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served (infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric).
• Demonstrates competence, awareness, and sensitivity of the physical, emotional, and socio-psychological needs of infants through geriatrics.
• Conducts physical therapy evaluations. Demonstrates skill in appropriate selection, administration and interpretation of standardized and non-standardized assessments using age specific criteria for each age population served. Develops and implements a physical therapy treatment plan according to a valid prescription and in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Establishes a plan of care for each patient including mutually established goals, taking into account patient age and educational level. Progress toward goals will be documented and reported to the physician per departmental and applicable regulatory policy.
• Prepares and maintains accurate patient care records according to departmental protocols and demonstrate basic competency for completing accurate billing and electronic documentation. Demonstrates knowledge and skill to utilize departmental equipment safely and appropriately for patient care activities.
• Maintains clean and safe work environment to comply with hospital and department safety standards.
• Demonstrates professionalism in clinical practice. Understands and abides by ProMedica's mission and values in all interactions with patients, visitors, and co-workers.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to advocate, communicate and educate patients of all age groups served including those with physical, emotional, language and cognitive impairments, taking into account age and educational level, as measured by competencies.
• Provides oversight and mentoring for PTA's, students, and volunteers.
• Participates in program development, performance improvement projects and other committees as assigned.
• Manages and maintains productivity standards as established by the department. Provides physical therapy in a variety of clinical settings and may be required to travel between ProMedica locations. Performs other duties as directed.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Skills: Must know and utilize theories of physical medicine.

License: Current PT License in State of practice

Certification: CPR

Department Specific Details

Primarily inpatient coverage with potential for outpatient hours

Schedule details

Weekly schedule: Flexible based upon availability and department needs.

Weekend schedule: One weekend shift required per month; Additional weekends preferred.

Holiday rotation: One Holiday/year requirement

Professional Growth and Development Opportunities

Access to Medbridge Learning Platform

Commitment to Evidence-Based Practice

Structured Mentorship Program for new employees

Working Conditions

Personal Protective Equipment: As required

Physical Demands: Majority of time spent standing, bending, and doing patient care treatments.

Possess physical ability and condition to handle patients correctly and safely. Be able to handle standard equipment that is in a physical therapy department.

The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It should not be considered exhaustive.