Physical Therapist

McLaren Health Care•Oxford, MI

12d

About The Position

The Physical Therapist assesses patients’ ability to move and perform everyday functional activities, identifies impairments, and develops individualized treatment plans with patient-centered goals. The role focuses on reducing pain, restoring function, preventing disability, and helping patients maintain mobility. The therapist conducts evaluations and reassessments, provides treatment in accordance with physician orders, and coordinates discharge planning. The position also involves patient and caregiver education, communication with the health care team, supervision and delegation to ancillary staff and students, accurate documentation, professional development, quality improvement, and maintaining a safe environment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
Current state Board of Physical Therapy licensure.
BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

One year of physical therapist experience.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients by obtaining histories, reviewing relevant systems, and selecting and administering appropriate tests and measures.
Establish individualized plans of care and select treatment techniques that address identified impairments and comply with physician orders.
Reassess patients and monitor their responses to treatment.
Initiate and manage discharge planning beginning with the first visit and throughout treatment.
Supervise and delegate to ancillary staff and students in accordance with state laws and department policy.
Complete legible, accurate, and clear documentation within established timeframes and in accordance with department policy, accreditation requirements, and insurance regulations.
Communicate with patients, families, caregivers, significant others, and health care team members to promote maximum benefit of care, utilizing AIDET.
Assess educational needs and provide education to patients, families, caregivers, or significant others.
Participate in professional growth and development through educational programs, in-service meetings, workshops, and current literature relevant to the scope of practice.
Participate actively in quality improvement activities.
Maintain an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff, and comply with approved safety standards.
Practice within the scope defined by the state’s practice act.
Perform other related duties as required and directed.