Physical therapist-Um health sparrow eaton-New hire incentive

Job Opportunity Job ID

• 54217 Sign On Bonus Available,
• Complimentary
• Medbridge
• Subscription &
• Free
• CEU
• Courses
• Description:
• Positions
• Location: Charlotte, MI

Job Description

• General Purpose of Job: Develops 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.. Essential Duties: Completes 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. Provides physical therapy treatment including gait training, transfer training, balance training, strengthening, stretching and other modalities. Documents patient treatments, initial evaluation, progress notes and discharge summaries in a timely manner and in accordance with Hospital policies and insurance requirements. Performs physical therapy re-evaluations to assess patient progress; recommends changes to the treatment plan of care as appropriate. Communicates regularly with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, patient families, insurance companies and others regarding patient’s treatment and progress. Instructs 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. Provides 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. Schedules patient treatments/appointments along with referring patients to other hospital services. Attends staff meetings and in-service programs as required. Assists in maintaining therapy equipment and treatment areas; orders supplies as necessary. Supports 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. Is responsible for creating a destination, experience-based service; delivers customized experiences using patient profiles. Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements General Requirements Valid State of Michigan Physical Therapist License
• CPR/BCLS certification
• Valid Michigan driver’s license
• Proof of current Automobile Insurance Work Experience Minimum of one year of related physical therapy experience or school-based experience Education Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy Specialized Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of physical therapy theory and techniques
• Knowledge of accrediting and regulatory standards and hospital policies related to the provision of rehabilitation services including HIPAA confidentiality and JCAHO mandates
• Written and computer skills necessary to prepare required documentation
• 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.

Requirements

Shift Evenings Degree Type / Education Level Bachelor's Status Full-time Facility Sparrow Eaton Hospital Experience Level New Grad