Outpatient Physical Therapist

Trinity Health•Livonia, MI

1d•$42•Onsite

About The Position

Outpatient Physical Therapist Trinity Health Livonia Hospital Location: Livonia, MI Schedule: 32 hours/ week, Full Time Benefit Eligible Upon Hire Rate: $41.75+ (rate review based on prior work experience in the job title) The primary duties of the Physical Therapist are to test and measure the function of the musculoskeletal, neurological, pulmonary, and cardiovascular systems of patients. As prescribed by a referring physician, the physical therapist treats and directs treatment of patients based on an established plan of care. The therapist notes the diagnosis and takes all precautions of observing indications and contradictions.

Requirements

Graduation from accredited school of Physical Therapy and licensure as Physical Therapist in the State of Michigan
One to two years’ experience may be required for supervisory positions.
Membership in or eligibility for membership in American Physical Therapy Association.
Stooping, pulling, pushing, and manual dexterity with giving massages.
Ability to lift/support patients and equipment of all weights.
Regular heavy lifting involved.
Visual acuity necessary to perceive reactions to treatment and to read instruments.
Talking and hearing necessary to convey and receive instructions and provide information to patients and staff members.
Willingness to work with realization that errors may have serious consequences for patient, and work with a variety of patients of all age groups, many of whom are in disturbed conditions.
Gentleness and sympathy in dealing with patients.
Alertness to detect symptoms of unfavorable reactions.
Accuracy in adjustment of sensitive electrical instruments and in timing of treatments.
Considerable initiative and judgment and involved in administering treatments as prescribed by physician and in interpreting patients’ reactions, developing and maintaining work schedules, preparing reports of treatments and results, and adapting therapeutic exercises and equipment to patients when required.
Motor coordination and manual dexterity necessary when massaging patients and handling therapeutic equipment and apparatus.

Nice To Haves

This position does not provide patient care.

Responsibilities

Communicates positively and effectively with patients, physician, support staff, families, and supervisors.
Therapist documentation is accurate and complete in all clinical and administrative applications.
Treatment plans are implemented efficiently and safely.
Treatment planning is accomplished specific to the needs of each individual patient.
Evaluations are completed in a timely manner using all available appropriate resources.
Demonstrates mature approach to professional PM&R employment status.
Demonstrates flexibility and professional approach to constantly changing environment.
Demonstrates professional decorum in daily clinical and administrative actions.
Demonstrates leadership and professional example.
Maintains a working knowledge of Trinity Health Livonia Hospital’s Service Excellence standards and incorporates them into daily activities in order to ensure that all customers are treated in a manner consistent with Trinity Health’s mission.
Demonstrates adherence to Trinity Health’s Compliance Integrity Program, code of Ethics, as well as other policies of Trinity Health.
Demonstrates punctuality and adheres to attendance policies.
Uses departmental resources in a cost-effective manner and manages own work activities efficiently and effectively.
Demonstrates initiative and seeks opportunities to enhance operating performance.
Must be aware of relative value and limitations of each piece of equipment and skilled in the use of a broad range of modalities with a clear understanding of indications and contraindications of each modality.
Must be able to apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and physical science to specialized techniques in the treatment of patients, and know how to position patients with various conditions for different types of treatments.
Able to instruct students, interns, and other health professionals in methods and objectives of physical therapy.
Consults with physician concerning goals and treatment plans.
Able to provide instruction for home care and treatment.
Able to instruct on posture and body mechanics.
Knowledge of evaluations and patient’s response to treatment.
Willing to participate in supervision of assistants and aides.
Willing to attend inservices and meetings.
Able to perform other related duties.
Ability to form conclusions reflecting patient’s progress on basis of both sensory judgmental criteria and measurable or verifiable criteria, indicated by their reaction to therapy activities.
Ability to perform in situations requiring direction, control, or planning of the activities of others and to initiate and conduct therapy program.
Clerical perception necessary to keep accurate records of patients’ treatment, reactions, and evolution of progress.
Spatial and form perception necessary to visualize anatomical structure of the disabled part of the body and the relation of therapeutic devices in remedial actions.
Verbal ability necessary to understand medical terminology and how it applies to physical therapy; to communicate with patients, staff, and physicians, and to prepare meaningful reports.