SEH-PHYSICAL THERAPIST- OUTPATIENT REHAB

Sparrow•Charlotte, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist develops and implements treatment plans for assigned patients, evaluates patient progress, and modifies care as appropriate. The role provides physical therapy interventions to maximize patient function, potential, and satisfaction, while delivering customized, experience-based care. The therapist conducts evaluations and re-evaluations, coordinates adaptive devices and equipment, documents care, and communicates with physicians, care teams, patients, families, insurers, and others. The position also provides guidance and supervision to PTAs and Rehab Aides, schedules treatments, maintains equipment and treatment areas, and supports the organization’s mission, values, policies, and customer-service initiatives. The position is based at Sparrow Eaton Hospital in Charlotte, Michigan, and is a full-time day-shift role. The employer describes a 1:1 treatment model, market-leading wages, professional-development support, a complimentary Medbridge subscription, free continuing-education courses, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Valid State of Michigan Physical Therapist license.
CPR/BCLS certification.
Valid Michigan driver’s license and proof of current automobile insurance.
At least one year of related physical therapy experience or school-based experience.
Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
Knowledge of physical therapy theory and techniques.
Knowledge of accrediting and regulatory standards and hospital policies for rehabilitation services, including HIPAA confidentiality and JCAHO mandates.
Written and computer skills to prepare required documentation.
Interpersonal and communication skills to exchange information orally and in writing with patients, families, physicians, health care professionals, and insurance companies.
Ability to present oneself in a warm, professional, and caring manner and maintain a professional appearance.
Skills to guide, train, prioritize, and review the work of assigned staff.
Analytical ability to develop treatment plans using physical therapy theory and incorporating patient and physician goals.
Ability to complete documentation promptly, address patient and family concerns, and handle frequent scheduling changes.
Physical ability to stand for prolonged periods, transfer, lift and reposition patients, assist with exercises, operate rehabilitation equipment and devices, and access patient homes that may not be barrier-free.

Nice To Haves

Complimentary Medbridge subscription and access to free continuing-education courses.
The employer describes a 1:1 treatment model and market-leading wages.

Responsibilities

Complete initial physical therapy evaluations and develop plans of care for assigned patients; coordinate needed adaptive devices, durable medical equipment, and orthoses.
Provide physical therapy treatments, including gait, transfer, and balance training; strengthening; stretching; and other modalities.
Document treatments, evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in a timely manner and in accordance with hospital policies and insurance requirements.
Perform re-evaluations, assess patient progress, and recommend changes to plans of care as appropriate.
Communicate with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, patient families, insurance companies, and others about treatment and progress.
Teach patients safe transfers, activities of daily living, ambulation, therapeutic exercises, and correct use of exercise equipment; train family members and caregivers in therapeutic procedures and home exercises.
Guide assigned staff by assigning and reviewing work, providing training, and co-signing documentation; supervise PTAs and Rehab Aides.
Schedule patient treatments and appointments and refer patients to other hospital services.
Attend required staff meetings and in-service programs.
Help maintain therapy equipment and treatment areas and order supplies as necessary.
Support and model the organization’s mission, vision, values, and customer-service initiatives; follow organizational policies, procedures, and compliance guidelines.
Create customized, experience-based service using patient profiles.
Perform other duties as assigned.