Physical Therapist - Outpatient/Adult Neuro - Full Time

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital•Grand Rapids, MI

6d•$76,003 - $92,000

About The Position

Mary Free Bed is seeking a full-time physical therapist to join its Neuro Team in an outpatient/adult neuro setting. The role provides one-on-one patient care, without double- or triple-booked appointments, and is part of an experienced physical therapy team. The position evaluates patients’ needs, plans and administers individualized treatment within Michigan licensure requirements and the physical therapy scope of practice, and contributes to evidence-based care, continuing education, and program development. The therapist works with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to establish patient-centered goals, deliver and revise treatment, support discharge planning, and select and instruct patients in the use of medical equipment. The position also documents evaluations and progress, participates in meetings and quality improvement, and may support staff training, student instruction, research, and program operations. Care must be appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served. The stated salary range is $76,003–$92,000.

Requirements

Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)-accredited program.
Physical therapy licensure in every U.S. state or territory where practicing, in accordance with applicable state laws.
Maintain BLS certification consistent with department or program protocol.
For the Munson location, current American Heart Association BLS Course for Healthcare Professionals; training will be provided within 60 days of hire if applicable.
Provide care within the scope of licensure, certification, or registration and as required by law and regulation.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care, including knowledge of lifespan growth and development and the ability to assess and interpret patient information.
Meet the physical requirements described for the role, including frequent positioning, receiving and communicating information, and handling listed loads.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients’ conditions and determine their need for physical therapy.
Establish patient-centered treatment goals with patients, families, and the treatment team; prepare written treatment plans and administer treatment.
Delegate responsibilities to physical therapist assistants and rehabilitation technicians as appropriate.
Re-evaluate patients’ status and response to treatment, revise plans as necessary, and review revised goals with patients and families.
Evaluate patients’ needs for medical equipment, order appropriate equipment, assess it upon delivery, and instruct patients, families, and healthcare workers in its use.
Participate in discharge planning, taking into account the patient’s needs, family, community supports and services, and environmental limitations.
Document patient status and progress through evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with time standards and reimbursement guidelines.
Communicate and coordinate with interdisciplinary team members to integrate physical therapy into overall patient care; participate in conferences and exchange written records as needed.
Instruct patients and families in physical therapy procedures and provide written instructions as necessary.
Attend designated meetings and in-services; follow hospital policies, including confidentiality and infection-control requirements.
Meet or exceed program productivity expectations and clinical outcome collection and performance-improvement goals.
Provide discipline-specific coverage within the Mary Free Bed system after cross-training, as requested.
Support program operations and may participate in staff orientation, training, student supervision and instruction, program development, or research activities as assigned.
Demonstrate competence with software and hardware needed for the role and adhere to Mary Free Bed’s Standards of Behavior.
Provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served.
Contribute to quality improvement by identifying problems, seeking solutions, and supporting patient and family satisfaction and customer-service monitoring.
Promote teamwork, direct communication, respectful service, and discreet handling of confidential information.