Physical Therapist - Neurological Rehab

Munson Healthcare•Traverse City, MI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist assesses patients’ needs for physical therapy and plans and delivers individualized treatment in accordance with Michigan licensure requirements and the PT scope of practice. The role includes evaluating patient conditions, establishing patient-centered and interdisciplinary goals with patients, families, and the treatment team, creating written treatment plans, and administering treatment. The therapist re-evaluates patients and treatment outcomes, revises plans and goals as needed, and delegates appropriate responsibilities to physical therapist assistants and rehabilitation technicians. The role also involves evaluating patients’ medical equipment needs, ordering appropriate equipment, assessing it upon delivery, and instructing patients, families, and healthcare workers in its use. The therapist maintains and develops clinical skills through continuing education, evidence-based research, and program development, and collaborates effectively with the interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

Graduated from an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
Physical Therapy licensure with the State of Michigan.
Demonstrates excellence in communication skills.
Demonstrates excellence in organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience with the neuro population.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ needs for physical therapy and evaluate their conditions.
Establish treatment goals with patients, families as appropriate, and the treatment team, emphasizing interdisciplinary and patient-centered goals whenever possible.
Develop written treatment plans and administer treatment according to the stated goals.
Delegate appropriate responsibilities to physical therapist assistants and rehabilitation technicians.
Re-evaluate patient status and treatment effects, revise treatment plans as necessary, and review revised goals with patients and families as appropriate.
Evaluate patients’ medical equipment needs and order appropriate equipment.
Evaluate equipment upon delivery and instruct patients, families, and healthcare workers on its use.
Maintain and upgrade treatment skills through continuing education, evidence-based research, and program development.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team through clear communication and innovative contributions.