Physical Therapist, Full-Time, Outpatient

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Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.Graduates from an accredited Physical Therapy programLicensed Physical Therapist in good standing for the State of MichiganBLS required within 3 months after hireCurrent driver's license in the state of Michigan, availability of car for business use on a daily basis, and proof of insurance required for Bronson at HomeFor Bronson at Home driving your own vehicle on a regularly scheduled basis to perform business on behalf of Bronson is required and will require successfully pass of MVR check after an offer of employment has been made but prior to the employee’s start date. Proof of valid auto insurance on that vehicle that will be driven while on duty for Bronson is required. It is the employee’s responsibility to submit auto insurance renewals before current coverage expires to their supervisor. It is also the employee’s responsibility to update their auto insurance coverage with Bronson if a different vehicle will be driven to perform business on behalf of Bronson.Keyboarding skills to operate a PC/mobile deviceMust work as a team member and be able to effectively communicate with patients, visitors, and all members of the care delivery teamSocial sensitivity and the ability to communicate in English effectivelyRegularly performs work requiring a high level of interpersonal skills to deal with delicate patient care mattersWork which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines. Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time. Involves considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of light-weight objects (i.e., 20 pounds or less) and assisting with heavier tasks such as assisting in lifting and moving patients. Minor straining or fatiguing positions must be assumed, and some fatiguing physical motions are required.Clinical DutiesInterpretation and implementation of referrals; evaluates patient functional abilities/disabilities such as range of motion, strength, coordination, etc. through standardized assessment and testing; establishes functional baseline to be used throughout treatment as a gauge of progress and physical improvementsInterdisciplinary discussion/rounds/clinicsEstablish education and treatment planningFamily and community educationInterdisciplinary team discussions hospital rounds/clinicsPatient care goal setting and estimating length of treatmentDirect patient care, including conducting individual and/or group Physical Therapy activities according to treatment plan; facilitates and instructs patients in the skills necessary to successfully participateMay design and fabricate splints and other assistive devicesProgram development and participation in department process improvementServing as a resource person in areas of expertiseProviding in-services in areas of expertise for the Bronson Rehabilitation SystemMay need to cross train and provide coverage at other departments within Rehabilitation Services as needed.Administration DutiesDocumenting evaluations, patient treatment plans, treatments performed, and progress; indicates condition in relationship to establish goals and alterations to treatment plan to enhance therapy potential.Documenting in the electronic health record per compliance timelinesResponsible for communicating to leadership any limitations that prevent timely documentation.For each person served the therapist maintains accurate, legible and complete records.Serving on committees and task forcesParticipating in process improvementDemonstrates time management skills.Supervision of PTA, Rehab Clinical Assistant, PT students, PTA students and volunteers, athletic trainer.ShiftFirst ShiftTime TypeFull timeScheduled Weekly Hours36Cost Center4107 Physical Therapy - John Street (BMH)Agency Use Policy and Agency Submittal DisclaimerBronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates (“Bronson”) strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies ("Recruiters") in response to job postings or word of mouth. Unsolicited resumes sent to any employee of Bronson by Recruiters, without both a valid written agreement with Bronson and a direct written request from the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a specific job position, will be considered the property of Bronson. Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to Recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired. This policy applies regardless of whether the Recruiter has a pre-existing agreement with Bronson. Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration.Please take a moment to watch a brief video highlighting employment with Bronson!Work Location: In person #J-18808-Ljbffr