Physical Therapist FT Days 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 provides treatment using standard physical therapy procedures, including heat, cold, electricity, traction, ultrasound, and exercise. The role supports patients in rehabilitative exercise programs and teaches them to use rehabilitation equipment such as braces, splints, and ambulation aids. The Physical Therapist administers and interprets tests, documents evaluations, treatments, progress notes, 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 develops home care programs, instructs patients and families, participates in interdisciplinary meetings and conferences, and consults with service line team members about patient treatment. The role may oversee, instruct, and evaluate physical therapy assistants, aides, students, and/or volunteers as assigned. It also includes maintaining equipment and supplies in assigned treatment areas, recommending purchases as needed, keeping professional expertise current, serving on a designated service line, and helping implement programs that support interdisciplinary care. The Physical Therapist is expected to demonstrate DMC values, including commitment to quality, community welfare, respect and involvement, teamwork, effective communication, innovation and education, and responsible 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 aids.
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 and families during hospitalization and upon discharge.
Attend interdisciplinary meetings and conferences to report on patient progress and consult with service line team members regarding 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 departmental or service line meetings.
Serve as a member of a designated service line and assist with implementing programs and services that foster interdisciplinary care.
Demonstrate DMC values, including quality, community welfare, respect and involvement, teamwork, effective communication, innovation and education, and efficient resource use.