Physical Therapist I - Lincoln

MyMichigan Health•Alpena, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position delegates responsibility to the Physical Therapist Assistant and Aides. Activities of this position are patient focused and utilize assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in accordance with physical therapy standards, physician orders, and governing policies and procedures. MyMichigan Health offers competitive wages, tuition reimbursement, a 403(b) with an automatic company contribution and an optional company match, and health, dental, and vision insurance in a compassionate care and environment. The role also involves providing supervision for Physical Therapist Assistants, Physical Therapy Aides, Home Health Aides and students per affiliate and regulatory standards. Documentation of patient/family/caregiver response to treatment, daily documentation for billing, and providing treatment intervention to restore optimal functioning are key aspects. The role also includes educating patients/families/caregivers, demonstrating effective communication, promoting education and development among staff, promoting process improvement, assisting with program development, participating in team conferences, promoting physical therapy within the community, and functioning as a case manager. Employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows and may be required to participate in further learning opportunities. Successful completion of MyMichigan Health and affiliate specific orientation and new hire competency is required. A current Michigan driver license and access to reliable transportation is necessary. Interpersonal skills for effective communication, ability to work independently with problem-solving and organizational skills, time management, and initiative are essential. Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training is required annually. Employees may be exposed to communicable diseases and must use personal protective equipment correctly. The ability to perform essential job functions with reasonable accommodation and to demonstrate and teach selected treatment routines is also required.

Requirements

Basic Life Support Required.
State of Michigan Physical Therapist License Required.
Bachelors Degree
Current Michigan driver license and access to reliable transportation with the ability to drive under hazardous road conditions as necessary for specific patient care area.
Interpersonal skills needed for effective verbal and written communication in the English language to interact with people individually and in a group at all levels.
Ability to work independently, demonstrating problem-solving and organizational skills, time management skills and initiative.
Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is required and must be completed annually according to the Exposure Control Plan.
Ability to work where employee may be exposed to communicable diseases.
Ability to use personal protective equipment correctly.
Ability to perform essential job functions with reasonable accommodation.
Ability to demonstrate and teach selected treatment routines to appropriate professional and non-professional individuals.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of MyMichigan Health and affiliate specific orientation.
Successful completion of new hire competency.

Responsibilities

Evaluates the patient’s function by performing formal/informal testing measures to determine the skeletal, neurological, respiratory, and cardiovascular status.
Develops a goal specific treatment regime based on assessment data and the patient’s tolerance to carry-out the treatment plan as prescribed.
Submits a written treatment regime to be included as part of the plan of treatment authorized by and coordinated with the physician. Updates plan of care as needed to reflect changes in patient status. Co-signs verbal orders received by physical therapist assistant as necessary.
Devises a schedule of treatment, which is frequency and duration specific to be discussed with patient/family/caregiver and coordinated with clinical support staff.
Educates patient, family, and/or caregiver regarding pathology or condition, patient alternatives, prognosis, and rationale for treatment through forms of rest, exercise, modalities, and other indicated interventions.
Recommends adaptive/supportive equipment based on assessment; contacts appropriate representative and/or supplier to place order and assists in securing equipment for patient.
Documents the patient/family/caregiver response to treatment and changes in patient condition per affiliate documentation policies and/or standards and in compliance with regulatory agencies.
Completes daily documentation necessary for billing procedures per affiliate policy and in compliance with regulatory agencies.
Provides treatment intervention and demonstrates competence to facilitate or restore optimal functioning specific to therapist’s patient care area.
Educates patient/family/caregiver in home education program using relevant and effective teaching methods.
Demonstrates effective oral and written communication with all internal and external customers to maximize quality of patient care including coordination with interdisciplinary team members.
Promotes education and development among staff, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.
Promotes process improvement.
Assists with program development, Participates in team conferences and interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate.
Promote physical therapy within MyMichigan Health and service area, participating in and providing community education.
Function as case manager for assigned cases.
Demonstrates commitment to MyMichigan Health and specific affiliate mission as evidenced by customer service, quality of service, and teamwork.
Maintains confidentiality of patient and affiliate information in accordance with MyMichigan Health and affiliate policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.