PHYSICAL THERAPIST - ACUTE CARE REHAB - Sign On Bonus $2,500

Sparrow•Lansing, MI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Evaluate patients, plan treatment programs and perform physical therapy procedures to restore function, prevent disability, reduce pain, maximize potential and quality of life following disease, injury or surgery. This role involves assessing patient's functional status, developing treatment goals, educating patients and families, performing treatments using various modalities, documenting care, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, participating in case conferences, re-evaluating patients, and supervising support staff.

Requirements

State of Michigan PT licensure.
BLS Certification (within 6 months of hire).
Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, ability to perform multiple tasks and adapt to changing work situations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in physical disabilities is preferred.
Experience in intensive care unit.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and assess patient’s functional status. Such areas of assessment include range of motion, strength, reflexes, tone, posture, gait, orthotic or prosthetic fit and sensorimotor function, wheelchair seating etc.
Develop realistic, functional goals mutually agreed upon with the patient / family.
Employ principles of teaching and learning to educate patients and their families in the knowledge and skills that promote functional restoration of mobility.
Perform treatment according to the established plan, utilizing all available modalities (i.e. heat / cold, hydrotherapy, electrical stimulation, massage, joint mobilization, exercise etc.), equipment and techniques within the scope of physical therapy.
Document assessment, plan, all care given, and the patient response in the patient record.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the patient’s care, rehabilitation programs, and related rehabilitation activities.
Actively participate in case conference, care rounds, and family meetings to progress patient toward rehab goals and discharge planning.
Re-evaluate patients, assess their progress, and make recommendations as to their discharge planning.
Maintain professional standards by participating in inservices and hospital / department requirements.
Delegates, directs, and supervises implementation of care to PTA, PCT, and physical therapy students.