Clinical PT Specialist

Tenet • Detroit, MI

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, treats patients using standard physical therapy procedures such as heat, cold, electricity, traction, ultrasound and exercise. Responsible for treating the complex/specialty cases for assigned site(s). Evaluates patients motor and neurological capabilities and documents findings. Treats patients using standard physical therapy procedures; assists patients in rehabilitative exercise programs; and instructs patients in the use of rehabilitative equipment such as braces, splints, and ambulation aides. Administers and interprets a variety of tests to evaluate the motor and neurological capabilities of patients. Documents patient treatments, initial evaluation, progress notes and discharge summaries in accordance with departmental policies and service line protocols. Co-signs notes written by physical therapy assistants, aides and/or students. Develops home care programs for patients and provides instruction to families during hospitalization and upon discharge. Provides staff mentoring and develops/implements educational in-services for staff. Attends interdisciplinary meetings and various conferences to report on patients progress; consults regularly with other service line team members regarding patient treatment. May oversee, instruct and evaluates physical therapy assistants, aids, students and/or volunteers, as assigned. Responsible for the maintenance of equipment and supplies in assigned treatment areas; recommends the purchase of supplies and/or equipment, as needed. Maintains professional expertise through workshops, lectures, conferences, departmental, service line meetings, etc. in order to remain current on treatment techniques. Serves as a member of a designated service line. Assists in the implementation of programs and services to foster a interdisciplinary approach and a service line system of care.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy or certification from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Three years of clinical experience in order to acquire skills for independent patient treatment.
• Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the State of Michigan.
• Minimum of 60 points on the professional growth and development criteria.

Responsibilities

• Treats patients using standard physical therapy procedures such as heat, cold, electricity, traction, ultrasound and exercise.
• Responsible for treating the complex/specialty cases for assigned site(s).
• Evaluates patients motor and neurological capabilities and documents findings.
• Assists patients in rehabilitative exercise programs
• Instructs patients in the use of rehabilitative equipment such as braces, splints, and ambulation aides.
• Administers and interprets a variety of tests to evaluate the motor and neurological capabilities of patients.
• Documents patient treatments, initial evaluation, progress notes and discharge summaries in accordance with departmental policies and service line protocols.
• Co-signs notes written by physical therapy assistants, aides and/or students.
• Develops home care programs for patients and provides instruction to families during hospitalization and upon discharge.
• Provides staff mentoring and develops/implements educational in-services for staff.
• Attends interdisciplinary meetings and various conferences to report on patients progress
• Consults regularly with other service line team members regarding patient treatment.
• May oversee, instruct and evaluates physical therapy assistants, aids, students and/or volunteers, as assigned.
• Responsible for the maintenance of equipment and supplies in assigned treatment areas
• Recommends the purchase of supplies and/or equipment, as needed.
• Maintains professional expertise through workshops, lectures, conferences, departmental, service line meetings, etc. in order to remain current on treatment techniques.
• Serves as a member of a designated service line.
• Assists in the implementation of programs and services to foster a interdisciplinary approach and a service line system of care.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare C dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder C childcare, auto C home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees