Physical Therapist

Tenet • Detroit, MI

5d

About The Position

Under general supervision and in accordance with established policies and procedures, the Physical Therapist treats patients using standard physical therapy procedures, including heat, cold, electricity, traction, ultrasound, and exercise. The role is responsible for complex and specialty cases at assigned sites. It evaluates patients’ motor and neurological capabilities, documents findings and treatment, and helps patients participate in rehabilitation programs. The therapist also instructs patients in using rehabilitative equipment such as braces, splints, and ambulation aids.

The position documents initial evaluations, progress notes, treatments, and discharge summaries according to departmental policies and service line protocols. It develops home care programs and instructs families during hospitalization and at discharge. The therapist collaborates with service line colleagues, attends interdisciplinary meetings and conferences, and may oversee or instruct physical therapy assistants, aides, students, or volunteers. Other duties include mentoring staff, delivering educational in-services, maintaining treatment-area equipment and supplies, and keeping professional expertise current through continuing learning activities.

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan specializes in rehabilitation medicine and research, including spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, amputee, orthopedic, and catastrophic injury care. It also operates outpatient sites specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy or certification from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Three years of clinical experience to acquire skills for independent patient treatment.
• Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the State of Michigan.
• Minimum of 60 points on the professional growth and development criteria.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients using standard physical therapy procedures, including heat, cold, electricity, traction, ultrasound, and exercise.
• Treat complex and specialty cases at assigned sites.
• Evaluate patients’ motor and neurological capabilities and document findings.
• Assist patients in rehabilitative exercise programs and instruct them in the use of rehabilitative equipment, including braces, splints, and ambulation aids.
• Administer and interpret tests to evaluate patients’ motor and neurological capabilities.
• Document treatments, initial evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with departmental policies and service line protocols.
• Co-sign notes written by physical therapy assistants, aides, and/or students.
• Develop home care programs and instruct families during hospitalization and upon discharge.
• Mentor staff and develop and implement educational in-services.
• Attend interdisciplinary meetings and conferences to report on patient progress; consult regularly with other service line team members about patient treatment.
• Oversee, instruct, and evaluate physical therapy assistants, aides, students, and/or volunteers, as assigned.
• Maintain equipment and supplies in assigned treatment areas and recommend purchases as needed.
• Maintain professional expertise through workshops, lectures, conferences, and departmental or service line meetings.
• Serve as a member of a designated service line and assist with programs and services that support an interdisciplinary approach and service line system of care.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance program and employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.
• $20,000 sign-on bonus with required relevant experience.

What This Job Offers

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