PHYSICAL THERAPIST PD - ACUTE CARE REHAB (FLAT RATE)

Sparrow • Lansing, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist evaluates patients, plans treatment programs, and performs physical therapy procedures to restore function, prevent disability, reduce pain, and maximize potential and quality of life after disease, injury, or surgery. The position is at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan, and is listed as per diem with day shifts. It is open to new graduates.

The therapist assesses functional status, develops functional goals with patients and families, provides treatment using appropriate modalities, equipment, and techniques, and documents care and patient responses. The therapist works with the interdisciplinary team on rehabilitation and discharge planning, participates in case conferences and family meetings, re-evaluates patient progress, and supervises or directs care provided by PTAs, PCTs, and physical therapy students.

UM Health–Sparrow offers therapists professional development support, including a complimentary Medbridge subscription, access to continuing education courses, and courses hosted by the organization at no charge. The posting also mentions a 1:1 treatment model and market-leading wages.

Requirements

• State of Michigan physical therapist licensure.
• BLS certification within six months of hire.
• Graduation from an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and adapt to changing work situations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in physical disabilities.
• Experience in an intensive care unit.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess patients’ functional status, including range of motion, strength, reflexes, tone, posture, gait, orthotic or prosthetic fit, sensorimotor function, and wheelchair seating.
• Develop realistic, functional goals in collaboration with patients and their families.
• Educate patients and families using teaching and learning principles to promote functional restoration of mobility.
• Provide treatment according to the established plan using available modalities, equipment, and techniques within the scope of physical therapy.
• Document assessments, plans, care provided, and patient responses in the patient record.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, rehabilitation programs, and related activities.
• Participate in case conferences, care rounds, and family meetings to support rehabilitation goals and discharge planning.
• Re-evaluate patients, assess progress, and make discharge-planning recommendations.
• Maintain professional standards by participating in in-services and hospital and department requirements.
• Delegate, direct, and supervise care implementation by PTAs, PCTs, and physical therapy students.

Benefits

• Complimentary Medbridge subscription with access to continuing education courses.
• Free continuing education courses hosted by UM Health–Sparrow.
• 1:1 treatment model.
• Market-leading wages.
• Sign-on bonus mentioned in the job opportunity heading.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level