SIH-PHYSICAL THERAPIST-PD - OUTPATIENT (FLAT RATE)

Sparrow • Ionia, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist evaluates patients, plans treatment programs, and provides physical therapy interventions. The therapist delegates and supervises physical therapy activities performed by others. This position is located in Ionia, Michigan, and provides outpatient care, with on-call coverage for Sparrow Ionia Hospital inpatient services on weekends, holidays, and intermittently on weekdays as needed. Cross-coverage at other community hospitals may also be required.

UM Health Sparrow therapists receive professional development support, including a complimentary Medbridge subscription and access to courses hosted by UM Health Sparrow. The organization describes its treatment model as 1:1 and its wages as market-leading.

Requirements

• Current Michigan Physical Therapist license.
• Current BLS certification.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other health care associates.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an outpatient physical therapy setting.
• Experience with a mix of pediatric and adult populations.
• Manual physical therapy skills.
• Willingness to train in specialty areas as indicated by clinic needs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess patients based on referrals and establish reasonable goals with patients and/or caregivers.
• Educate patients and caregivers about evaluation results, treatment methods, and treatment outcomes; instruct patients and family members in home programs.
• Provide treatment according to established plans using available modalities, equipment, and techniques within the scope of physical therapy.
• Complete medical record documentation according to established criteria.
• Re-evaluate patients, assess progress, and make discharge-planning recommendations.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with other health care professionals.
• Delegate work to Physical Therapy Assistants, Athletic Trainers, Rehab Aides, and students or interns.
• Supervise, direct, review, and train staff and learners; cosign notes for interventions provided by PTAs, ATCs, Rehab Aides, volunteers, and students or interns, ensuring department procedures and quality-care standards are followed.
• Coordinate with support staff and other health system departments to support patient registration, scheduling, and billing.
• Participate in in-services, staff and team meetings, continuing education courses, and other meetings as needed.
• Follow hospital and department policies, procedures, and compliance guidelines, including infection prevention, privacy, and environmental safety requirements.
• Model and support the hospital system’s mission, vision, and values.
• Participate in on-call rotation for Sparrow Ionia Hospital inpatient care, including weekend and holiday coverage and intermittent weekday coverage as needed.
• Provide cross-coverage to other community hospitals as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Complimentary Medbridge subscription providing access to continuing education courses.
• Access to courses hosted by UM Health Sparrow free of charge.
• 1:1 treatment model.
• Market-leading wages.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level