Temporary - Physical Therapist
Hope Network Careers•East Lansing, MI
•Hybrid
About The Position
Hope Network is seeking a Temporary Physical Therapist to provide coverage for an anticipated 16-week assignment. This position offers a flexible weekday schedule and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact supporting individuals with neurological disabilities and traumatic brain injuries.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
- Current Michigan Physical Therapist license
Nice To Haves
- Membership in the American Physical Therapy Association preferred
- Experience working with adults with neurological disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, or related populations preferred
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations as requested by prescribing physicians.
- Assess strength, balance, endurance, coordination, joint range of motion, muscle flexibility, gait, and movement patterns.
- Establish treatment goals and recommend appropriate interventions.
- Deliver individualized physical therapy services.
- Design, instruct, and monitor home exercise programs for consumers and direct care staff.
- Develop treatment plans, maintain clinical documentation, and coordinate supportive devices or mobility equipment as needed.
- Train direct care staff on safe transfers, gait activities, positioning, and implementation of therapy recommendations.
- Assist with orientation and ongoing education of staff, interns, and volunteers.
- Partner with PTAs, direct care staff, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to monitor progress and adjust treatment plans.
- Provide recommendations to support consumer independence and functional outcomes.
- Participate in team meetings, clinical reviews, quality improvement activities, discharge planning, and family education.
- Contribute to goal development and coordination of services.
- Monitor and maintain therapy equipment.
- Ensure equipment is functioning properly and utilized effectively to support consumer goals.
- Schedule consumers according to prescribed treatment frequency.
- Communicate changes in status, progress, recommendations, and service needs to appropriate team members.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay: $50/hour
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Flexible Schedule
- Collaborative and Supportive Clinical Team
- Opportunity to Make a Meaningful Impact
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
