Physical Therapist - PRN - Sub Acute Rehab

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital•Grand Rapids, MI

23h

About The Position

Mary Free Bed is a not-for-profit rehabilitation hospital providing inpatient, outpatient, sub-acute rehabilitation, orthotics and prosthetics, and home and community programs. The Physical Therapist in Sub Acute Rehab evaluates patients’ needs, plans and administers individualized treatment within the scope of Michigan licensure and physical therapy practice, and helps patients and families rebuild their lives through rehabilitation. The role includes collaborating with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams; documenting patient status and progress; and supporting discharge planning and program operations. The position is PRN, with a stated rate of $52 per hour.

Requirements

Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) program.
Hold and maintain a physical therapist license in every U.S. state and territory where practicing, in accordance with applicable state laws.
Possess and maintain BLS certification in accordance 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.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to assess and provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs.
Meet the physical requirements listed for the role, including frequent positioning and exertion of force up to 25, 50, and 75 pounds; majority-level exertion up to 10 pounds; and occasional exertion of more than 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patient condition and determine the need for physical therapy.
Establish patient-centered treatment goals with the patient, family, and treatment team; create written treatment plans and administer treatment to meet those goals.
Delegate responsibilities to physical therapist assistants and rehabilitation technicians as appropriate.
Re-evaluate patients’ status and response to treatment, revise plans as needed, and review revised goals with patients and families.
Evaluate patients’ medical equipment needs, order appropriate equipment, assess it upon delivery, and instruct patients, families, and health care workers in its use.
Participate in discharge planning with consideration of the patient, 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 patient care, including participating in conferences and exchanging written records.
Educate patients and families about physical therapy procedures, providing written instructions as necessary.
Attend designated meetings and in-services.
Follow hospital policies and procedures, including patient confidentiality and infection control requirements.
Meet or exceed program productivity expectations and clinical outcome collection and improvement standards.
Provide discipline-specific coverage within the Mary Free Bed system as requested, following cross-training.
Support program operations as assigned and participate in orientation and training of new staff when needed.
Serve as a clinical instructor for physical therapy students when needed, supervising, teaching, and evaluating their skills and communicating with participating universities.
Participate in program development and research activities as assigned.
Demonstrate appropriate use of software and hardware required for job responsibilities.
Follow Mary Free Bed Standards of Behavior and promote excellent customer service, teamwork, direct communication, and discreet handling of confidential information.
Contribute to quality improvement by identifying problems, seeking solutions, and supporting patient and family satisfaction efforts.
Provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served.