Physical Therapist

Overview Join the Rivetus Team! Rivetus has been serving the geriatric Post-Acute community since 1998. We are a specialized rehabilitation company operated and managed at the executive level by licensed clinicians. Our approach combines knowledge of the healthcare regulatory environment with a focus on positive patient outcomes to provide superior service and support healing in skilled nursing facilities. Facility Location 1225 Woodward Ave. Kingsford, MI 49802 Schedule Contingent/PRN General Summary In this role you will provide physical therapy services to patients impaired by physical dysfunction, including assessment, treatment planning and implementation of treatment plans. Participates in patient care conferences, program development, and screenings as appropriate. Provides supervision for PTAs and aides as assigned. Completes appropriate documentation and adheres to policies, procedures and current standards of clinical practice. Your Responsibilities Conduct physical therapy screenings and evaluations to determine patient physical status. Provide physical therapy treatment consistent with the professional and ethical standards of the APTA for Physical Therapists. Develops and implements treatment plans using strengthening, modalities and retraining to reach patients’ highest potential for independence. Provide direct patient care in accordance with productivity standards by use of graded activities to facilitate the restoration of physical and functional abilities. Check, instruct, assign and review the work of PTAs and aides as assigned. Provide documentation to maintain quality of the medical record as it relates to accuracy, continuity of care and reimbursement guidelines. Participate, as requested, in patient care conferences, per company guidelines. Participate in CQI activities as required ensuring continuous quality of care. Promote current standards of clinical practice through participation in continuing education and in-service programs. Coordinate and/or participate in in-service programs for internal/external groups. Participate in new program development. Participate in company meetings and additional activities directed to facilitate effective departmental operations. Required Qualifications Successful completion of an accredited Physical Therapy program Licensure as required by the State of Michigan Skills and Abilities Ability to exercise professional judgement and initiative when analyzing problems and recommending solutions. Initiative and flexibility in the work environment. Ability to react effectively to the needs of patients and their families. Physical ability to bend, position, transfer and lift patients weighing from 80 pounds to over 300 pounds, without restriction, utilizing lifting devices clinically recommended for the patient. Employee Benefits Competitive Pay. 401k Eligibility & matching after 3 months of service. #J-18808-Ljbffr