Physical Therapist (PT)

Tenet Healthcare • Detroit, MI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients. At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, Generous paid time off (PTO), Career development and continuing education opportunities, Health savings accounts, healthcare C dependent flexible spending accounts, Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program, Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder C childcare, auto C home insurance. Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

Requirements

• Bachelors 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.
• Required relevant experience for sign-on bonus.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical expertise in spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, amputee, orthopedics and catastrophic injury care.
• Experience with the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery and the Southeastern Michigan Traumatic Brain Injury System (SEMTBIS).
• Experience with outpatient sites specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics.

Responsibilities

• Treats patients using standard physical therapy procedures such as heat, cold, electricity, traction, ultrasound and exercise.
• Evaluates patients motor and neurological capabilities and documents findings.
• Treats patients using standard physical therapy procedures; assists patients in rehabilitative exercise programs; and instructs patients in the use of rehabilitative equipment such as braces, splints, and ambulation aides.
• Administers and interprets a variety of tests to evaluate the motor and neurological capabilities of patients.
• Documents patient treatments, initial evaluation, progress notes and discharge summaries in accordance with departmental policies and service line protocols.
• Co-signs notes written by physical therapy assistants, aides and/or students.
• Develops home care programs for patients and provides instruction to families during hospitalization and upon discharge.
• Attends interdisciplinary meetings and various conferences to report on patients progress; consults regularly with other service line team members regarding patient treatment.
• Oversees, instructs and evaluates physical therapy assistants, aids, students and/or volunteers, as assigned.
• Responsible for the maintenance of equipment and supplies in assigned treatment areas; recommends the purchase of supplies and/or equipment, as needed.
• Maintains professional expertise through workshops, lectures, conferences, departmental, service line meetings, etc. in order to remain current on treatment techniques.
• Serves as a member of a designated service line.
• Assists in the implementation of programs and services to foster a interdisciplinary approach and a service line system of care.
• Promotes the values of the DMC by demonstrating behaviors supportive of a commitment to quality, community welfare, respect and involvement, teamwork, open and effective communication, innovation and education, and efficient and effective resource use.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts
• Healthcare C dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program
• Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder C childcare, auto C home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level