Physical Therapist - Full-time

Select Medical•Ypsilanti, MI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Select Specialty Hospital-Ann Arbor is a critical illness recovery hospital providing inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who need extended healing and recovery. The Physical Therapist (PT) provides compassionate treatment and rehabilitation to patients throughout their recovery. The position is full-time in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and includes a $5,000 sign-on bonus. The PT assesses patients, develops and carries out treatment plans, monitors and adjusts treatment as needed, supports patients and families, and contributes to discharge planning and quality improvement. The role also includes supervising Physical Therapy Assistants and PT and PTA students, completing documentation, and participating in continuing education activities.

Requirements

Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist.
Certified BLS or completion of BLS within the first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Perform initial and ongoing systematic patient assessments.
Promote continuous quality improvement.
Teach and counsel patients and families.
Set goals and develop treatment plans.
Work cooperatively to identify and solve patient-specific and facility-wide needs.
Participate in discharge planning for each patient, including placement, patient and family education, and adaptive equipment.
Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and PT and PTA students.
Conduct individual patient therapy regimens.
Monitor patients’ responses to treatment and modify treatment during sessions as needed.
Complete appropriate documentation according to department policies and procedures.
Participate in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in-services.