Evaluates and administers physical therapy treatments for patients with injuries or musculoskeletal diseases to restore function and independence. Responsibilities include documenting patient progress in electronic health records and collaborating with interdisciplinary care teams.
Requirements summary
Requires a degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program and a valid Michigan state license. Must possess BLS certification within three months of hire and a valid driver's license with auto insurance for home visits.
professional certificateInterpersonal SkillsTime ManagementElectronic Health RecordsPatient EducationTreatment PlanningClinical SupervisionInterdisciplinary CollaborationAcute CarePatient EvaluationFunctional AssessmentPhysical Therapy TreatmentSplint Fabrication
Job description
CURRENT BRONSON EMPLOYEES - Please apply using the career worklet in Workday. This career site is for external applicants only. Love Where You Work! Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community. If you’re ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience. Location BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital Title Physical Therapist, Acute Care, PRN, Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo Evaluates plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases, to improve/restore function, increase strength, relieve pain, and enhance functional independence. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. Graduates from an accredited Physical Therapy program Licensed Physical Therapist in good standing for the State of Michigan BLS required within 3 months after hire Current driver's license in the state of Michigan, availability of car for business use on a daily basis, and proof of insurance required for Bronson at Home For Bronson at Home driving your own vehicle on a regularly scheduled basis to perform business on behalf of Bronson is required and will require successfully pass of MVR check after an offer of employment has been made but prior to the employee’s start date. Proof of valid auto insurance on that vehicle that will be driven while on duty for Bronson is required. It is the employee’s responsibility to submit auto insurance renewals before current coverage expires to their supervisor. It is also the employee’s responsibility to update their auto insurance coverage with Bronson if a different vehicle will be driven to perform business on behalf of Bronson.
Keyboarding skills to operate a PC/mobile device
Must work as a team member and be able to effectively communicate with patients, visitors, and all members of the care delivery team
Social sensitivity and the ability to communicate in English effectively
Regularly performs work requiring a high level of interpersonal skills to deal with delicate patient care matters Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines. Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time. Involves considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of light-weight objects (i.e., 50 pounds or less) and assisting with heavier tasks such as assisting in lifting and moving patients. Minor straining or fatiguing positions must be assumed, and some fatiguing physical motions are required. Clinical Duties
Interpretation and implementation of referrals; evaluates patient functional abilities/disabilities such as range of motion, strength, coordination, etc. through standardized assessment and testing; establishes functional baseline to be used throughout treatment as a gauge of progress and physical improvements
Interdisciplinary discussion/rounds/clinics
Establish education and treatment planning
Family and community education
Interdisciplinary team discussions hospital rounds/clinics
Patient care goal setting and estimating length of treatment
Direct patient care, including conducting individual and/or group Physical Therapy activities according to treatment plan; facilitates and instructs patients in the skills necessary to successfully participate
May design and fabricate splints and other assistive devices
Program development and participation in department process improvement
Serving as a resource person in areas of expertise
Providing in-services in areas of expertise for the Bronson Rehabilitation System
May need to cross train and provide coverage at other departments within Rehabilitation Services as needed. Administration Duties
Documenting evaluations, patient treatment plans, treatments performed, and progress; indicates condition in relationship to establish goals and alterations to treatment plan to enhance therapy potential.
Documenting in the electronic health record per compliance timelines
Responsible for communicating to leadership any limitations that prevent timely documentation.
For each person served the therapist maintains accurate, legible and complete records.
Serving on committees and task forces
Participating in process improvement Demonstrates time management skills. Supervision of PTA, Rehab Clinical Assistant, PT students, PTA students and volunteers, athletic trainer. Shift First Shift Time Type Part time Scheduled Weekly Hours 10 Cost Center 4000 Physical Therapy Acute Care (BMH) Agency Use Policy and Agency Submittal Disclaimer Bronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates (“Bronson”) strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies ("Recruiters") in response to job postings or word of mouth. Unsolicited resumes sent to any employee of Bronson by Recruiters, without both a valid written agreement with Bronson and a direct written request from the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a specific job position, will be considered the property of Bronson. Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to Recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired. This policy applies regardless of whether the Recruiter has a pre-existing agreement with Bronson. Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration. Please take a moment to watch a brief video highlighting employment with Bronson! Bronson Healthcare is a community-owned, not-for-profit health system that has been serving southwest Michigan since 1900. Today, with a workforce of 9,000 people and 1,500 medical staff members, it is the area’s largest employer and leading healthcare system. Bronson provides care in virtually every specialty and offers a full range of services from primary care to critical care at more than 100 locations. Bronson’s exceptionally high quality standards enable us to do what’s right for our patients and their families. We are empowered as individuals and as teams, to apply our skills and experience so that every patient receives safe, timely and effective treatment. What’s more, our state-of-the-art, technology and evidence-based processes give us the tools we need to deliver the right care, at the right time. By putting each patient and their family at the center of our work, we demonstrate the dignity and respect we have for each individual we serve. This unwavering commitment to serving others combined with our unique healing environment helps make the patient experience here an exceptional one. The excellence and Positivity of our employees and medical staff has contributed to Bronson Healthcare being ranked by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers (2022-23), by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023) and by the National Association for Business Resources as one of the 2023 Top 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.
