Physical Therapist - Coverage

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

Physical Therapist - CoverageDay Shift (United States of America) Job Title: Physical Therapist - Coverage Job Code: 6195 Department: Mary Free Bed System FLSA Class: Exempt Reporting Relationship: Program Manager, Site Leader, Team Leader, or Director of Rehabilitation Services Mary Free Bed Summary We have the great privilege of helping patients and families re-build their lives. It’s extraordinarily meaningful work and the reason we greet the day with optimism and anticipation. When patients “Ask for Mary,” they experience a culture that has been sculpted for more than a century. Our hallmark is to carefully listen to patients and innovatively serve them. This is true of every employee, from support staff and leadership, to clinicians and care providers. Mary Free Bed is a not-for-profit, nationally accredited rehabilitation hospital serving thousands of children and adults each year through inpatient, outpatient, sub-acute rehabilitation, orthotics and prosthetics and home and community programs. With the most comprehensive rehabilitation services in Michigan and an exclusive focus on rehabilitation, Mary Free Bed physicians, nurses and therapists help our patients achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. The growing Mary Free Bed Network provides patients throughout the system with access to our unique standard of care. Mission Statement Restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation. Employment Value Proposition At Mary Free Bed, we take pride in our values-based culture: · Focus on Patient Care. A selfless drive to serve and heal connects all MFB employees. · Clinical Variety and Challenge. An inter-disciplinary approach and a top team of professionals create ever-changing opportunities and activities. · Family Culture. We offer the stability of a large organization while nurturing the family/team atmosphere of a small organization. · Trust in Each Other. Each employee knows that co-workers can be trusted to make the right decision for our family, patients, staff, and community. · A Proud Tradition. Years of dedicated, quality service to our patients and community have yielded a reputation that fills our employees with pride. Age Specific Responsibility Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned department. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures. Summary Assumes full responsibility for evaluating patient’s need for physical therapy. Plans and executes individual treatment programs in accordance with the State of Michigan licensure and PT scope of practice. Keeps treatment skills upgraded through continuing education, evidence-based research, and program development. Perform job responsibilities in accordance with the program’s strategic objectives and goals to carry out organizational strategic objectives.

Requirements

Graduate of Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
Licensure is required in every US State and Territory the Therapist is practicing. Licensure requirements should be met according to individual State laws.
Possesses and maintains BLS certification to meet department/program protocol.

Nice To Haves

Completion of LSVT training & certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by Federal and State laws and regulations.
Provides patient care.
Demonstrates competence in relevant software and hardware required to meet job responsibilities.
Documents patient's status and progress through initial evaluation, progress notes, and discharge summary according to established internal/external time standards and adherence to reimbursement guidelines.
Communicates with others to integrate physical therapy treatment with all aspects of patient care.
Attends various meetings and in-services as designated.
Follows all hospital policy and procedures including but not limited to patient confidentiality and infection control.
Meets or exceeds program productivity expectations.
Provides discipline specific coverage (following cross training) within the Mary Free Bed system as requested.
Adheres to the Mary Free Bed Standards of Behavior when working with patients, coworkers and members of the community.
Supports program operations as assigned.
Provides short-term clinical coverage across multiple outpatient locations and/or teams.
Supports during staff absences, medical leaves, vacations, or periods of high demand.
Requires strong clinical versatility across diagnoses and patient populations.
Must be adaptable to varying site workflows and able to integrate quickly into different teams.
Includes travel expectations based on organizational needs.
May perform the following items to meet program or hospital needs.
We’ll embrace all people by:
Restoring hope and freedom, together Customer Service Responsibilities Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members.
Responsibilities in Quality Improvement Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions.