Therapy - PT

Therapy - PT

Profession: Physical Therapist (PT)

Specialty: Outpatient

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Days Flexible

Hours per Shift: 8-hour shifts or 10-hour shifts

Experience: Minimum Years of Experience Required

License: Active Michigan PT License

Certifications: Active American Heart Association BLS

Must-Have:

• Outpatient Experience
• Supervisory Reference Forms Completed within the last two years
• Skills Checklist, current to 1 year, pertinent to the specialty

Description: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.

Evaluates the patient’s function by performing formal and 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 the plan of care as needed to reflect changes in patient status.Co-signs verbal orders received by the physical therapist assistant as necessary.Devises a schedule of treatment, which is frequency and duration specific to be discussed with the patient, family, and caregiver.Coordinates with clinical support staff.Educates the 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.