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Trinity Health lists this Flex Physical Therapist opportunity in ann arbor, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Employment Type:
nPart time
nShift:
nDay Shift
nDescription:
nPhysical Therapist PRN- Physical Therapist PRN- Non-benefitted, Contingent
nTrinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital
nLocation: Ypsilanti, MI
nSchedule: Flexible Scheduling- weekend and holiday rotation
nRate: $58.19 Flat Rate
nImplements the evaluation and treatment of medically disabled patients using established procedures. Provides education to patients and family to deal with present disabilities or prevent further disabilities. Provides consultation to health care personnel and public in matters related to physical therapy.
nREQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE
nEducation: Graduate from accredited school of Physical Therapy and licensure as Physical. Experience: 1-2 years experience inpatient acute care hospital preferred
nCertification/Licensure: Current license as Physical Therapist in the State of Michigan
nPRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
nnnEvaluates patients' physical and functional status including muscular strength motor function, reflex and ambulation skills.
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nnObserves and interviews patients, reviews medical histories and administers detailed sensory tests, manual muscle tests, range of motion exams and other evaluation techniques.
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nnEstablishes short and long term therapy goals and, based on evaluation, formulates treatment plans consistent with goals.
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nnTreats patients using recognized physical therapy procedures such as therapeutic exercise, gait training, functional training, application of modalities and assistive devices.
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nnProvides treatment and delegate treatment procedures to appropriate personnel.
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nnObserves patients' actions and reaction to treatment and evaluate progress. Consults with physicians and other health-care team members in adjusting treatment program as necessary
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nnDetermines appropriate devices such as wheelchairs, canes, crutches andprostheticlorthoticdevices necessary to assist patients in performing physical activities.
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nnInstruct patients in care and use of same.
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nnRegularly documents patient's progress to goals, and periodically prepares reports regarding same for physicians, other treatment members and supervisor's review.
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nnParticipate in general physical therapy operations such as general patient education, quality review, clinical education, physical therapy program planning and clinics, and supervision of physical therapy student interns.
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nnMaintains records and logs of treatments performed and prepares charge slips for billing purposes.
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nnDiscusses evaluations, goals and treatments with patients and families in order to allay anxieties and elicit cooperation.
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nnInstructs patients and patients' families in appropriate continued exercise or therapy programs and in use of therapy techniques and assistive devices and aids.
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nnParticipates in discharge planning with physicians, and health care team members to ensure patients have appropriate assistance and continuation of rehabilitation at home or other settings.
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nnParticipates in general physical therapy operations such as patient education, quality review, clinical education, program planning and clinics, and supervision of physical therapy student interns.
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nnPerforms other duties as assigned by Physical Therapy Supervisor or Manager.
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nnMaintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books, journals and other literature and attend related conferences and seminars.
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nnMaintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution
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nnMaintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, employees, and visitors to Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital. Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places
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nnAssumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.
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nnProvides quality patient care considering age specific, developmental and cultural needs through competent practice and application of the physical rehabilitation process.
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nnProvides quality patient care by considering the age specific, developmental and cultural needs through competent clinical practice. Demonstrates unit/area competencies.
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nnBehaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of Trinity Health Michigan.
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n nESSENTIAL SKILLS
nnnKnowledge of anatomy and physiology and physical therapy treatment and modalities.
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nnInterpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with patients and patients' families when providing treatments and instructing same in use of therapeutic devices and methods as well as with other treatment team members when gathering and exchanging patient condition/progress information.
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nnAnalytical skills necessary to evaluate patients' physical and functional status, establish therapy goals, formulate treatment plans consistent with goals, and observe patients and document progress/condition.
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nnAbility to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 80% of work time when administering treatments, observing patients and maintaining records.
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nnAble to react quickly in sudden unplanned situations in order to prevent or minimize injuries to patients and/or staff.
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nnAble to walk stand for up to 50% of work time while administering treatments. Able to lift, push and pull weights with an effective force of approximately 40-60 pounds (with or without mechanical devices or other personnel) for up to 20% of work time when positioning and moving patients.
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nnAble to communicate effectively with patients, patients' families and other health center personnel.
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n nOur Commitment
nRooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
nOur Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
nTrinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
nOur dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
nEOE including disability/veteran
Worksite address
ann arbor, MI, 48113, US
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