Physical Therapist 2366316 | Hillsdale, Michigan

Physical Therapist

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As a Physical Therapist you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day - helping patients regain mobility, restore function, and improve their quality of life. In this dynamic role, you will lead the evaluation, planning, and delivery of personalized treatment plans prescribed by physicians. Beyond patient care, you will play a key role in shaping the department's success by contributing to operational excellence, driving performance improvement initiatives, and actively participating in continuous quality improvement (CQI) efforts. This position reports to the Director of Rehabilitation.

Location: Hillsdale Hospital, located in Hillsdale, MI, is a 97-bed acute care facility, offering medical-surgical, emergency, behavioral health, obstetrics, surgical, and rehabilitation services.

Schedule: This full-time, nonexempt position will work 35-40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, and includes one Saturday rotation per month.

Rehab Department Hours: Operating hours for the hospital are Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, and Saturday, 8:00am-4:00pm. Outpatient hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00am-6:00pm. Software systems utilized include Agile (Outpatient), NetHealth (SNF), and CPSI (Inpatient).

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
• Responsible for direction of the Physical Therapy Department certified staff, including Physical Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapy Aides and Restorative CNAs
• Administers treatments and physical agents as prescribed by a referring physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
• Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching, as appropriate
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families
• Ensures that patient changes are accurate and entered on a timely basis
• Participates in all infection prevention and control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety, and fire safety programs
• Involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of patient care
• Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients' needs are met and hospital policy is followed
• Maintains records pertinent to staff and operation of the department, ensures documentation meets current standards and policies
• Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities
• Assists with orientation and in-service training for certified department staff members, participates in guidance and educational programs
• Perform other related duties as required based on business need

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited College or School of Physical Therapy
• Bachelor's degree
• Current Michigan Physical Therapist license in good standing (or if recent graduate, eligibility to obtain)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters' degree
• 1+ years of work experience

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.