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Physical Therapist

McLaren Health Care

#Driver's License #Patient Assessment #BLS Certification #Diagnosis #Plan of Care #Discharge Planning #Pain Management #Homecare #Physical Therapist

Quick overview

The physical therapist will assess patient movement and functional deficits, then develop individualized, patient-centered treatment plans to restore function and prevent disability. Essential functions include performing evaluations, establishing plans of care, conducting reassessments, managing discharge plans, and supervising ancillary staff.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited physical therapy program and hold current state Board of Physical Therapy licensure along with BLS certification. Preferred qualification is one year of physical therapist experience, and a valid driver's license with proof of insurance is required.

bachelor degreeDocumentationStaff SupervisionTreatment PlanningData CollectionDischarge PlanningPatient EvaluationReassessmentDisability PreventionPain ReductionDifferential DiagnosisFunction RestorationFunctional ActivitiesSystems ReviewMobility Prevention

Job description

Position Summary

THIS POSITION IS WITHIN LANSING'S HOMECARE DEPARTMENT. The physical therapist will accurately assess, differentially diagnosis, and identify deficits in a patient’s ability to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. They develop an individualized treatment plan with patient-centered goals to reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability and work with the individual to prevent the loss of mobility. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 1. Performs patient evaluations through the process of obtaining history, performing relevant systems review, and selecting and administering specific tests and measures to obtain data. 2. Establishes an individualized plan of care and selects treatment techniques that addresses the specific impairments identified in the evaluation and in accordance with physician orders. 3. Conducts ongoing reassessment of the patient and their response to treatment. 4. Initiates and manages the discharge plan beginning at the first visit and continuing throughout treatment. 5. Supervises and delegates to ancillary staff and students consistent with state laws and department policy. 6. Completes legible, accurate and clear documentation within the established timeframe identified in the department policy and procedure and in accordance with accreditation requirements and insurance regulations. #LI-KH1

Required

Graduate of an accredited program of physical therapy.
Current state Board of Physical Therapy licensure.
BLS certification.

Preferred

One year of physical therapist experience.
Position/Subsidiary
Specific:
Required:
Valid driver’s license, proof of valid auto insurance, and maintain a driving record in accordance with McLaren’s corporate driving policy and eligibility guidelines. Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans