Physical Therapist Days FT Sign on Bonus available

Trane Technologies•Detroit, MI

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Physical Therapy supervisor, the Physical Therapist evaluates patients’ motor and neurological capabilities and treats patients using standard physical therapy procedures, including heat, cold, electricity, traction, ultrasound, and exercise. The role includes assisting patients with rehabilitative exercise programs and instructing them and their families in the use of rehabilitative equipment and home care programs. The Physical Therapist documents evaluations, treatments, progress, and discharge summaries according to departmental policies and service line protocols, and co-signs notes written by physical therapy assistants, aides, and/or students. The position also involves attending interdisciplinary meetings and conferences, consulting with service line team members, and overseeing, instructing, and evaluating assistants, aides, students, and/or volunteers as assigned. The role is responsible for maintaining equipment and supplies in assigned treatment areas, recommending purchases as needed, keeping professional expertise current, serving as a member of a designated service line, and supporting interdisciplinary programs and services. The Physical Therapist promotes DMC values, including quality, community welfare, respect, teamwork, communication, innovation, education, and effective resource use.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy or certification from an accredited physical therapy program.
Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the State of Michigan.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients’ motor and neurological capabilities and document findings.
Treat patients using standard physical therapy procedures, including heat, cold, electricity, traction, ultrasound, and exercise.
Assist patients with rehabilitative exercise programs and instruct them in the use of braces, splints, and ambulation aides.
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 patients’ families during hospitalization and upon discharge.
Attend interdisciplinary meetings and conferences to report on patient progress and consult with service line team members about 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 meetings.
Serve as a member of a designated service line and assist in implementing interdisciplinary programs and services.
Demonstrate DMC values, including commitment to quality, community welfare, respect, teamwork, communication, innovation, education, and effective resource use.