SIH-PHYSICAL THERAPIST - OUTPATIENT - NEW HIRE INCENTIVE

Sparrow•Ionia, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Evaluate patients, plan treatment programs, and provide physical therapy interventions to patients. Delegate and supervise physical therapy activities performed by others. This role involves assessing patients, establishing treatment goals, educating patients and caregivers, performing treatments, documenting medical records, re-evaluating progress, and communicating with other healthcare professionals. The position also includes supervising Physical Therapy Assistants, Athletic Trainers, Rehab Aides, and students, cooperating with support staff for non-clinical services, participating in various meetings and continuing education, and adhering to hospital policies for patient safety. Additionally, the role involves on-call rotation for inpatient care, potential cross-coverage to other hospitals, and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

Current Michigan license as a Physical Therapist
Current BLS Certification required within 60 days of hire
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Interpersonal skills to effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, families, physicians, nurses and other healthcare associates.
Demonstrate excellent verbal, written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an Outpatient Physical Therapy Setting, preferred.
Experience with a mix of Pediatric and Adult populations, preferred.
Willingness to be trained in specialty areas as indicated by needs of the clinic to meet patient needs.
Manual PT skills, preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and assess patients based upon the referral / establish reasonable goals with patient and/or caregivers.
Provide patient and/or caregiver education about the results of the evaluation, method of treatment and the results of treatment. Instruct patients and/or family members in home programs.
Perform treatment according to the established plan, utilizing all available modalities, equipment and techniques within the scope of physical therapy.
Performs medical record documentation according to established criteria.
Re-evaluate patients, assess their progress, and make recommendations as to their discharge planning.
Communicate with other health care professionals verbally and in writing.
Delegate to Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA's), Athletic Trainers (ATC's), Rehab Aides, and students/interns.
Supervision including directing, reviewing work performed, training, and cosigning notes for interventions provided by PTA's, ATC's, Rehab Aides, Volunteers, and students/interns ensuring that department policies and procedures are upheld and that quality patient care is provided.
Cooperate with support staff and other health system departments in order to maximize the efficiency of non-clinical services such as the registering, scheduling, and billing of our patients.
Participate in in services, staff meetings, team meetings, continuing education courses, and other meetings as needed.
Follow Sparrow Hospital and Department specific policies, procedures, and compliance guidelines to ensure patient safety including, but not limited to: Infection Prevention, Privacy, and environmental safety.
Supports and serves as a role model reflecting the Mission, Vision, and Values of the Hospital system
Participates in On-call rotation coverage of Sparrow Ionia Hospital inpatient care for weekend/ holiday coverage and intermittent weekday coverage as needed.
Provide Cross-Coverage to other Community Hospitals as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.