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Prime Healthcare lists this Physical Therapist opportunity in fort gratiot charter township, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Bonus Amount
20,000
Bonus Information
Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.
Overview
Physical Therapist - Full Time Days
Department: Physical TherapySchedule: Full-Time, Days
ThePhysical Therapist I provides evaluation, consultation, and therapeutic services to help patients restore mobility, improve functional abilities, and prevent disability. This role develops and implements individualized treatment plans for patients with musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary conditions while ensuring compliance with hospital policies, professional practice standards, and applicable regulatory requirements. As a member of the interdisciplinary care team, the Physical Therapist supports optimal patient outcomes through evidence-based rehabilitation services.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate patients' physical function, mobility limitations, and rehabilitation needs.
Develop and implement individualized physical therapy treatment plans based on physician orders and clinical assessment.
Provide therapeutic interventions to improve strength, mobility, balance, endurance, and functional independence.
Educate patients and caregivers on treatment plans, exercises, injury prevention, and recovery strategies.
Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans to achieve rehabilitation goals.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with hospital, state, and federal requirements.
Ensure compliance with physical therapy practice standards, patient safety guidelines, and quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, or Certificate degree in Physical Therapy.
Current state Physical Therapy license.
Current BLS (AHA) certification upon hire and maintained throughout employment.
Knowledge of physical therapy principles, rehabilitation techniques, and patient care practices.
Strong communication, patient education, and clinical documentation skills.
Preferred
Experience treating patients with musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary conditions.
Previous acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient, or hospital-based physical therapy experience.
Lake Huron Medical Center is a 139-bed community hospital that provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient health care services to residents of St. Clair and Sanilac counties including emergency services, primary stroke center, cancer care, surgical services, physical therapy and rehabilitation services, pulmonary rehabilitation, and specialized diabetes programs.
Lake Huron Medical Center is affiliated with Lake Huron Medical Group which offers patient-centered care through primary and specialty care physician practices located throughout the Blue Water Area. Raising the bar for quality health care, Lake Huron Medical Center received the Leapfrog Group's grade "A" in hospital safety, Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award, rated four stars by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. Learn more at
As a member of Prime Healthcare, Lake Huron Medical Center is proud to be part of a system recognized as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group! This prestigious honor is based on over 1.5 million comprehensive company reviews from more than 250,000 employees, highlighting our commitment to creating a positive and supportive work environment.
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Employment Status
Full Time
Shift
Days
Equal Employment Opportunity
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