Physical Therapist - Lambertville Secor Road

Mercy Health BSMH • Lambertville, MI

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About The Position

The Physical Therapist completes initial and ongoing assessments and provides skilled therapeutic interventions using their education, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The position may serve outpatients, inpatients, pediatric patients, and patients at off-site locations as part of the continuum of professional care.

The therapist evaluates patients, gathers information from various sources, develops treatment plans with specific goals, and continually assesses and revises those plans as needed. They provide daily direct therapy in accordance with the patient’s plan of care and current physical therapy standards, and instruct patients and families in therapeutic procedures. The role also involves accurate and timely electronic medical record documentation, maintaining productivity and quality standards, following departmental policies and compliance requirements, and supervising physical therapist assistants’ interventions and professional growth. Other job-related duties may be assigned by a supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of current practice, or meets all qualifications for a traineeship or temporary license in that state.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days for BSMH and at hire for RSFH.
• Demonstrates appropriate application of age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
• Analytical ability to evaluate patient condition, capabilities, and progress.
• Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with coworkers, physicians, patients, and families.
• Ability to work well with patients of all levels, the public, and other health care professionals.
• Demonstrates critical-thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

• BLS Basic Life Support certification preferred upon hire.
• Two years of experience in an equivalent setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients, gather pertinent information from various sources, and develop treatment plans with specific goals.
• Conduct ongoing assessments and revise treatment plans as needed.
• Provide direct therapy in accordance with patients’ plans of care and current standards of physical therapy practice.
• Instruct patients and families in therapeutic procedures.
• Maintain accurate and concise treatment and progress records, documenting care, coordination of services, orders, and goals in the electronic medical record in a timely manner.
• Provide timely co-signatures for supervised physical therapy assistants, if applicable.
• Maintain productivity while preserving care quality and meet or exceed department standards for efficient and effective care.
• Follow departmental policies and procedures for safety, infection control, time-off requests, timecard recording, education, and annual compliance requirements.
• Supervise physical therapist assistants’ treatment interventions and professional growth.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed