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Sign On Bonus $5,000
Positions Location: Charlotte, MI
nnJob Description
nGeneral Purpose of Job:
nDevelops and implements physical therapy treatment plans for assigned patients; evaluates and modifies patient care treatments as appropriate. Provides physical therapy interventions in order to maximize the values, potential, and satisfaction of our patients. Assumes responsibility for creating experience-based service..
nEssential Duties:
nnnCompletes initial physical therapy evaluations and develops a treatment plan of care for assigned patients; coordinates acquisition of needed adaptive devices, durable medical equipment and orthoses.
nProvides physical therapy treatment including gait training, transfer training, balance training, strengthening, stretching and other modalities.
nDocuments patient treatments, initial evaluation, progress notes and discharge summaries in a timely manner and in accordance with Hospital policies and insurance requirements.
nPerforms physical therapy re-evaluations to assess patient progress; recommends changes to the treatment plan of care as appropriate.
nCommunicates regularly with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, patient families, insurance companies and others regarding patient’s treatment and progress.
nInstructs and teaches patients in safe transfers, activities of daily living, correct ambulation, therapeutic exercises and correct usage of exercise equipment; trains family members and caregivers on various therapeutic procedures and home exercises.
nProvides guidance to assigned staff. Duties include, but are not limited to, assigning and reviewing work, training, co-signing documentation. Provides supervision to PTAs and Rehab Aides.
nSchedules patient treatments/appointments along with referring patients to other hospital services.
nAttends staff meetings and in-service programs as required.
nAssists in maintaining therapy equipment and treatment areas; orders supplies as necessary.
nSupports and serves as a role model for our mission, vision, values, and customer service initiatives. Adheres to the organization’s policies & procedures, and compliance guidelines.
nIs responsible for creating a destination, experience-based service; delivers customized experiences using patient profiles.
nPerforms other duties as assigned.
n n nJob Requirements
nnnGeneral RequirementsnValid State of Michigan Physical Therapist Licensen• CPR/BCLS certificationn• Valid Michigan driver’s license n• Proof of current Automobile InsurancennnWork ExperiencenMinimum of one year of related physical therapy experience or school-based experiencennnnEducationnGraduate of an accredited school of Physical TherapynnnnSpecialized Knowledge and SkillsnKnowledge of physical therapy theory and techniquesn• Knowledge of accrediting and regulatory standards and hospital policies related to the provision of rehabilitation services including HIPAA confidentiality and JCAHO mandatesn• Written and computer skills necessary to prepare required documentationn• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate, orally and in written form, with patients, families, physicians, health care professionals, and insurance companies in the exchange of information. Presents self in a warm, professional and caring manner.n• Demonstrates professional appearance.n• Skills necessary to provide guidance, training, prioritize and review the work of assigned staffn• Analytical ability to develop treatment plans based on physical therapy theory and incorporation of patient and physician goalsn• Mental ability to complete required documentation in a timely manner, deal with the concerns of patients and their families, and handle frequent scheduling changesn• Physical ability to stand for prolonged periods of time, transfer/lift/ reposition patients, assist patients with exercises, properly operate rehabilitation equipment/devices, and access patient homes which may not be barrier free nnnnnnnn $5,000 Sign On Bonus Available!
nUMH-Sparrow therapists enjoy strong professional development support, including a complimentary Medbridge subscription that provides access to a wide range of continuing education courses. Management is committed to fostering ongoing learning, and UM Health Sparrow hosts multiple courses each year free of charge—ensuring our team has continual opportunities to grow and stay at the forefront of clinical excellence. Also, offer 1:1 treatment model and market leading wages.
nUM Health - Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Worksite address
charlotte, MI, 48813, US
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