Clinical PT Specialist FT Days Sign on Bonus available

Trane Technologies•Detroit, MI

About The Position

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan (RIM) is a rehabilitation hospital specializing in rehabilitation medicine and research, with clinical expertise in spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, amputee, orthopedics, and catastrophic injury care. RIM also operates outpatient sites throughout southeast Michigan specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics. Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the Clinical PT Specialist treats patients using standard physical therapy procedures and handles complex or specialty cases for assigned sites. The role evaluates patients’ motor and neurological capabilities, administers and interprets tests, documents patient care, and develops home care programs. It also includes mentoring and educational responsibilities, interdisciplinary collaboration, and maintaining treatment-area equipment and supplies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy or certification from an accredited physical therapy program.
Three years of clinical experience 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

Treat complex or specialty cases at assigned site(s).
Evaluate patients’ motor and neurological capabilities and document findings.
Treat patients using standard physical therapy procedures, including heat, cold, electricity, traction, ultrasound, and exercise.
Assist patients with rehabilitative exercise programs and instruct them in using rehabilitative equipment such as braces, splints, and ambulation aids.
Administer and interpret tests to evaluate patients’ motor and neurological capabilities.
Document treatments, initial evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries according to departmental policies and service line protocols.
Co-sign notes written by physical therapy assistants, aides, and/or students.
Develop home care programs and instruct patients’ families during hospitalization and upon discharge.
Mentor staff and develop and implement educational in-services.
Attend interdisciplinary meetings and conferences to report on patient progress, and consult with service line team members about treatment.
Oversee, instruct, and evaluate physical therapy assistants, aides, students, and/or volunteers, as assigned.
Maintain equipment and supplies in assigned treatment areas and recommend purchases as needed.
Maintain professional expertise through workshops, lectures, conferences, and departmental and service line meetings.
Serve as a member of a designated service line and assist in implementing programs and services that foster an interdisciplinary approach and service line system of care.