Physical Therapist I

Physical Therapist

May be eligible for a $30,000 sign on bonus

This position delegates responsibility to the Physical Therapist Assistant, Athletic Trainers 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.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates the patient's function by performing formal/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 plan of care as needed to reflect changes in patient status. Cosigns verbal orders received by physical therapist assistant as necessary.

• Devises a schedule of treatment, which is frequency and duration specific to be discussed with patient/family/caregiver and coordinated with clinical support staff.

• Educates 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.

Other duties and responsibilities:

• Provides supervision for Physical Therapist Assistants, Physical Therapist Aides Therapy Aides, Home Health Aides and students per affiliate and regulatory standards.

• Recommends adaptive/supportive equipment based on assessment; contacts appropriate representative and/or supplier to place order and assists in securing equipment for patient

Certifications and Licensures:

• Credential: BLS: Basic Life Support Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer

• Qualification Source: AHA

• Credential: PT: Physical Therapist Equivalent Experience:

• Qualification Source:

Required Education:

• Education: Bachelors Degree Equivalent Experience:

• Education Specialization: PT

Other Information:

• Successful completion of MyMichigan Health and affiliate specific orientation.

• Successful completion of new hire competency.

• Interpersonal skills needed for effective verbal and written communication in the English language to interact with people individually and in a group at all levels.

• Ability to work independently, demonstrating problem solving and organizational skills, time management skills and initiative.

• Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is required and must be completed annually according to the Exposure Control Plan.

• Ability to work where employee may be exposed to communicable diseases.

• Ability to use personal protective equipment correctly.

• Ability to perform essential job functions with reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to demonstrate and teach selected treatment routines to appropriate professional and non-professional individuals.

Physical/mental requirements and typical working conditions:

• Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.

• Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.

• Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.

• Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).

• Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.