Physical Therapist - Lambertville Secor Road

Mercy Health • Lambertville, MI

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About The Position

The Physical Therapist completes initial and ongoing assessments and provides skilled therapeutic interventions using their education, knowledge, skill, and ability. The role may serve outpatients, inpatients, pediatric patients, and patients at off-site locations, as part of the full continuum of professional care.

The therapist evaluates patients, gathers relevant information, develops treatment plans with specific goals, and reassesses and revises those plans as needed. They provide direct therapy according to each patient's plan of care and current physical therapy standards, instruct patients and families in therapeutic procedures, and maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record. The role also maintains productivity and department standards, follows departmental safety and compliance policies, and supervises physical therapist assistants' interventions and professional growth.

Requirements

• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of current practice, or meets all qualifications for a traineeship or temporary license in that state.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days for BSMH, and required at hire for RSFH.
• Demonstrate appropriate application of age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Demonstrate general computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
• Have analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition, capabilities, and progress.
• Have interpersonal skills to interact effectively with coworkers, physicians, patients, and families.
• Ability to work well with patients of all levels, the public, and other health care professionals.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in an equivalent setting.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification preferred upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients, gather pertinent information from various sources, and develop treatment plans with specific goals.
• Conduct ongoing assessments and revise treatment plans as needed.
• Provide direct therapy according to patients' plans of care and current physical therapy standards.
• Instruct patients and families in therapeutic procedures.
• Maintain accurate and concise records of treatment and patient progress, documenting care, service coordination, orders, and goals in the electronic medical record in a timely manner.
• Provide timely co-signatures for supervised physical therapy assistants, if applicable.
• Maintain productivity while preserving quality, and deliver efficient, effective care that meets or exceeds department standards.
• Follow departmental policies and procedures for safety, infection control, time-off requests, timecard recording, education, and annual compliance requirements.
• Supervise physical therapist assistants' treatment interventions and professional growth.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources, and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed