Physical Therapist - PRN - Sub Acute Rehab

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

The Physical Therapist evaluates patients’ needs for physical therapy and plans and delivers individualized treatment programs within the State of Michigan licensure requirements and physical therapy scope of practice. The therapist collaborates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to establish patient-centered treatment goals, monitor progress, revise treatment plans, and plan for discharge. The role also includes educating patients and families, evaluating and arranging needed medical equipment, and documenting care in accordance with internal and external standards and reimbursement guidelines. The therapist maintains and develops clinical skills through continuing education, evidence-based research, and program development, and performs work in support of program and organizational objectives. Responsibilities may also include supporting program operations, participating in staff orientation, serving as a clinical instructor for students, and contributing to research or program development. This is a PRN position in sub-acute rehabilitation, with a stated PRN rate of $52 per hour.

Requirements

Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)-accredited program.
Current physical therapist licensure in every U.S. state or territory where practicing, in accordance with applicable state laws.
Maintain BLS certification as required by department or program protocol.
For the Munson location, hold a current American Heart Association BLS Course for Healthcare Professionals certification; training will be provided within 60 days of hire if applicable.
Demonstrate competence in relevant software and hardware needed to perform the job.
Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and ability to assess and interpret patient information for age-specific care needs.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients’ conditions and determine their need for physical therapy.
Establish treatment goals with patients and families as appropriate and in collaboration with the treatment team.
Create written treatment plans and administer treatment according to established goals.
Delegate responsibilities to physical therapist assistants and rehabilitation technicians as appropriate.
Re-evaluate patient status and treatment effects, revise treatment plans as needed, and review revised goals with patients and families as appropriate.
Evaluate patients’ medical equipment needs, order appropriate equipment, assess equipment upon delivery, and instruct patients, families, and health care workers in its use.
Participate in discharge planning by considering and communicating with patients, families, community supports and services, and environmental limitations.
Document patient status and progress through evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with 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 as needed.
Instruct patients and families in physical therapy procedures and provide education, including written instructions as necessary.
Attend designated meetings and in-services and follow hospital policies and procedures, including confidentiality and infection control requirements.
Meet or exceed program productivity expectations and clinical outcome collection and performance or improvement goals.
Provide discipline-specific coverage within the Mary Free Bed system following cross-training, as requested.
Follow Mary Free Bed Standards of Behavior and demonstrate customer service, teamwork, direct communication, and discretion with confidential information.
Support program operations as assigned and contribute to quality improvement by identifying problems and seeking solutions.
Participate in orientation and training of new staff as needed.
Serve as a clinical instructor for physical therapy students, including supervising, teaching, and evaluating their skills and communicating with participating universities.
Participate in program development and research activities as assigned.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide age-appropriate care across the lifespan.
Maintain clinical skills through continuing education, evidence-based research, and program development.