Job Summary:
The Physical Therapist will carry out an individualized program of physical therapy including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals. The Physical Therapist will also maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.
Essential Functions:
- Must be competent in performing Physical Therapy assessments, designing treatment plans, and operating necessary equipment.
- Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists. Reviews patients’ functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever it seems appropriate.
- Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.
- Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients’ functional goals.
- Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.
- Practices hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
- Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans. Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures.
- Enhances professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature.
- Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community.
The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
Qualifications/Skills:
- Must have good oral and written communication skills, as well as clear, distinct dictation skills.
- Must have strong customer service and organizational skills, and be computer literate.
- Must have sound judgment and common sense.
- Must be able to work independently with clients and with members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Must be able to demonstrate safe and appropriate practices with regards to patient care.
- Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
- Ability to use tools used to make adaptive equipment.
- Knowledge and skills to care for the physical and developmental needs of the population age groups that will be receiving services.
- Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situations.
Education/ Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university
- Certified or registered with the State PT Board and current Michigan Licensure.
- One to two years previous experience in a hospital/outpatient setting preferred.
Working Conditions:
- Will engage in movements that involve lifting equipment used in patient care, etc.
- Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients.
- Duties require frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
- May be exposed to infectious diseases and human waste products.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. at times.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Schedule:
Education:
License/Certification:
- Physical Therapy License (Required)
- CPR Certification (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Tecumseh, MI 49286: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
