SIH-PHYSICAL THERAPIST- OUTPATIENT REHAB

Sparrow • Ionia, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist evaluates patients, establishes treatment plans and goals, and provides physical therapy interventions. The role includes educating patients and caregivers, documenting care, monitoring progress, and making discharge recommendations. The Physical Therapist also delegates and supervises work performed by Physical Therapy Assistants, Athletic Trainers, Rehab Aides, volunteers, and students or interns, helping ensure quality care and compliance with department policies.

The position is based at Sparrow Ionia Hospital in Ionia, Michigan. It includes participation in on-call coverage for inpatient care during weekends and holidays and intermittent weekdays as needed, as well as cross-coverage at other community hospitals when needed. The therapist collaborates with healthcare professionals and support staff and participates in meetings, in-services, and continuing education. UM Health-Sparrow offers professional development support, including a complimentary Medbridge subscription, free courses hosted by the health system, a 1:1 treatment model, and market-leading wages.

Requirements

• Current Michigan Physical Therapist license.
• Current BLS certification required within 60 days of hire.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare associates.
• Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to train in specialty areas as clinic needs indicate.
• Bachelor's degree or the specified education level for the role.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an outpatient physical therapy setting.
• Experience with a mix of pediatric and adult patient populations.
• Manual physical therapy skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess patients based on referrals and establish reasonable goals with patients and/or caregivers.
• Educate patients and caregivers about evaluation results and treatment methods and 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.
• Document medical records according to established criteria.
• Re-evaluate patients, assess their progress, and make recommendations regarding discharge planning.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with other healthcare professionals.
• Delegate work to Physical Therapy Assistants, Athletic Trainers, Rehab Aides, and students or interns.
• Supervise, direct, and review work; train and cosign notes for interventions provided by Physical Therapy Assistants, Athletic Trainers, Rehab Aides, volunteers, and students or interns.
• Cooperate with support staff and other health system departments to support patient registration, scheduling, billing, and other non-clinical services.
• 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 those related to infection prevention, privacy, and environmental safety.
• Support and model the hospital system's mission, vision, and values.
• Participate in on-call rotation coverage for Sparrow Ionia Hospital inpatient care on weekends and holidays and intermittently on weekdays as needed.
• Provide cross-coverage to other community hospitals as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Complimentary Medbridge subscription with access to continuing education courses.
• Free courses hosted by UM Health-Sparrow.
• 1:1 treatment model.
• Market-leading wages.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level