UP Health System: Portage- Hancock MI
Portage Pointe Nursing Home: Physical Therapist (PT)
Schedule
Full-Time 1.0 FTE 40 Hours/ Week
M-F 8: 30-5pm (No weekends or Holidays)
Your experience matters
UP Health System Portage is part of Lifepoint Health [https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As Physical Therapist (PT) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you’ll contribute
The Physical Therapist in the skilled nursing and long term care setting focus on restoring elder functional mobility, preventing elder physical decline, and assist in managing elder chronic pain. The Physical Therapist evaluates elders and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs to improve elder functional status. They provide education to elders in regard to injury prevention, ergonomics and rehab therapy. They are an essential member of a collaborative team.
A Physical Therapist (PT) who excels in this role
Performs initial and ongoing assessments/evals of the elder’s condition and provides appropriate treatment. This includes Med A, Med B, and change in condition
Sees all Med A skilled elders accordingly
Evaluates elders for Med B services and sees accordingly
Assists with range of motion exercises, ambulation, and supports elders in regaining mobility and strength
Observes and documents elder progress, reporting any changes or concerns to the healthcare team
Offers encouragement and support to elders throughout their health journey
Ensures the elder’s safety during all activities and reports any potential hazards
Encourages the elder to perform tasks for him/herself as appropriate and as assigned in the elder’s care plan
Collaborates with nurses, therapists, and other team members to ensure coordinated and effective care and notifies them of any problems, referrals or reassessments that are needed
Reports to the nurse any adverse conditions experienced by the elder during the therapy session including, but not limited to, pain
Accurately records and documents elder progress and interventions
Utilizes equipment and devices appropriately and in a safe manner. Monitors the condition of equipment and devices arranging for repair or replacement of equipment as needed
Assists in equipment management and inventory
Adheres to established safety and infection control protocols
Maintains elder confidentiality
Acts as a vital member of the healthcare team, dedicated to helping patients recover and regain their independence through personalized care and support
Operates within the guidelines consistent with accepted/legal standards of practice relevant to an individual’s level of training and education
Attends weekly IDT meeting and provides update on elder status
Completes MDS therapy and GG sections as required
Assesses elders for mobility and transfers upon admission and as needed upon change in condition
Determines the appropriate mechanical lift and sling size for elder. Reassesses sling fit every 3 months.
Educates, coaches, and mentors frontline staff regarding appropriate lift and equipment use, updates/changes to elder’s care plan.
Works collaboratively with Restorative Therapy to grow the program. Covers Restorative Therapy sessions in the absence of the PTA.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
- What we’re looking for Applicants should have a current state of Michigan Physical Therapist license and possess a bachelor’s degree.
- State of Michigan PT License required at hire or within two months of hire date.
- Basic Life Support certification is required
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in outpatient services preferred
- Master’s and/or Doctoral degree preferred
More about UPHS Portage
UP Health System - Portage is a 36 bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan for over 128 years. We are proud to be recognized as an Accredited Chest Pain Center, Silver Plus Award for Stroke Care, Highest Safety Grade by the Leapfrog Group and a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by the Chartis Center for Rural Health.
EEOC Statement
“UP Health System Portage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UP Health System Portage is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people.
We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
