Physical Therapist - Lambertville Secor Road

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Lambertville, MI

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About The Position

The Physical Therapist completes initial and ongoing patient assessments and provides skilled therapeutic interventions using professional education, knowledge, and clinical skills. The role may serve outpatients, inpatients, pediatric patients, and patients at off-site locations as part of the full continuum of professional care. The Physical Therapist evaluates patients, develops and revises treatment plans, delivers therapy, educates patients and families, and documents care and progress in the electronic medical record. The position also supports departmental productivity and standards, follows safety and compliance procedures, and supervises physical therapist assistants’ treatment interventions and professional growth.

Requirements

• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of current practice, or meets all qualifications for traineeship or temporary licensure in that state.
• Demonstrates appropriate application of age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when caring 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, the public, and other health care professionals at all levels.
• Critical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in an equivalent setting.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification upon hire (preferred); required within 30 days for BSMH, or at hire for RSFH.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and gather pertinent information from various sources to develop treatment plans with specific goals.
• Conduct ongoing assessments and evaluate treatment effectiveness, revising plans as needed.
• Provide direct daily therapy according to each patient’s plan of care and current physical therapy standards of practice.
• Instruct patients and families in therapeutic procedures.
• Maintain accurate and concise records of treatment and patient progress.
• Document care, coordination of services, orders, and goals accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record.
• Provide timely co-signatures for supervised physical therapy assistants, when applicable.
• Maintain required productivity while preserving care quality and meet department standards for efficient and effective care.
• Follow departmental policies and procedures for safety, infection control, time-off requests, and timecard recording, including required education and annual compliance requirements.
• Supervise physical therapist assistants’ treatment interventions and professional growth.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 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