Physical Therapist - (PRN) - Valley Health/Mary Free Bed

Physical Therapist - (PRN) - Valley Health/Mary Free Bed Hours: PRN/Resource, PRN rate $54 per hour + a $5 weekend premium Join our team as a Physical Therapist and help patients reclaim independence and quality of life through personalized, evidence-based rehabilitation. In our collaborative inpatient setting, you'll work alongside a multidisciplinary team to deliver innovative therapies that accelerate recovery and improve outcomes. We offer a supportive environment focused on professional growth, advanced clinical resources, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on every patient's journey. Age Specific Responsibility Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned department. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age‑specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Summary Assumes full responsibility for evaluating patient’s need for physical therapy. Plans and executes individual treatment programs in accordance with the State of Michigan licensure and PT scope of practice. Keeps treatment skills upgraded through continuing education, evidence-based research, and program development. Performs job responsibilities in accordance with the program's strategic objectives and goals to carry out organizational strategic objectives. Essential Job Responsibilities Provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by Federal and State laws and regulations. As a Therapist, the employee supports the overall Mission and Vision of Valley Health by providing the highest quality service to its customers. The Therapist may be employed in any one of the rehab settings, is an active member of the interdisciplinary team, is responsive to physician referrals, determines the skilled and medically necessary needs of the patient and provides discipline specific interventions to improve the safety and functional independence of its clients through the rehab process. Feedback from the Therapist is critical to determine and recommend the patient's progression through the continuum of care. The Therapist is responsible for establishing and maintaining professional competence, identifying educational needs and seeking out learning opportunities from more advanced clinicians and specific continuing education. The Therapist is mindful of the fiduciary responsibilities and delivers rehabilitation services in a timely and efficient manner, adhering to licensure, documentation and billing guidelines, and begins to recognize the need for program development and process improvement initiatives. Clinical settings may include: Acute: Orthopedics, Medical/Surgical, Pulmonary, Neurology, Cardiac ICU, Step Down, Trauma, NICU (OT), CST, Inpatient Rehab, Orthopedics, Neurology, Trauma; Outpatient Orthopedics, Neurology, Pediatrics, Women's Health, Drivability, Vestibular, Lymphedema, Aquatics, Vision, Wound Care. In addition, the employee maintains a working knowledge and is supportive of departmental, hospital and organizational initiatives and updates, and stays current with communication, such as emails, in a professional and timely manner. Written records contain thorough and accurate accounts of events, observations, facts, and conclusions consistent with professional standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational procedures. Forms are fully-completed, legible, accurate, have no unapproved abbreviations and have the proper signatures. Documents get to appropriate parties in a timely manner, without compromising confidentiality or patient privacy procedures. Makes it a practice to take charge of self‑development by soliciting feedback, setting priorities, and then acquiring or strengthening skills and knowledge through coursework or other methods. Ensures compliance with safety practices, avoids shortcuts, identifies unsafe practices and takes responsibility to ensure others are aware of potential impact. Recognizes opportunities and initiates actions to capitalize on them. Clinician performs evaluation, interprets results, defines measurable outcomes and implements individualized plan of care using evidence-based treatment for identified impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities and adjusts plan based on patient response or status; establishes appropriate discharge plan based on individual needs of the patient and family. Can manage individual schedule per departmental expectations and recognize and seek assistance for needed adjustments in periods of high or low census. Customer Service Responsibilities Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourage, coach, and monitor the same in team members. Consistently promote teamwork, direct communication with co‑workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information. Responsibilities in Quality Improvement Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service. Essential Job Qualifications Post Graduate Certificate, Bachelors or Masters degree in Physical Therapy. PT License – Virginia licensure or transitional license at time of hire. BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) – American Heart Association (AHA) approved. Basic computer and keyboarding skills or participation in computer training within the first year of employment. Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification None (No specific requirements) Occasionally (Less than 1/3) Frequently (1/3 to 2/3) Majority (More than 2/3) Remain in a stationary position: None Traverse or move around work location: Frequently Use keyboard: Frequently Operate or use department specific equipment: None Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder: None Position self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role: Frequently Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding: Frequently Transport, position, and/or exert force: Up to 10 pounds: Majority Up to 25 pounds: Frequently Up to 50 pounds: Frequently Up to 75 pounds: Frequently More than 100 pounds: Occasionally Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at View email address on click.appcast.io . If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of this position, you must request accommodation in writing, within 182 days after you know or should know of the need for accommodation. Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr