Physical Therapy Resident - Full Time - Day Shift - Detroit

Henry Ford Health • Royal Oak, MI

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About The Position

The physical therapy residency is a program that provides clinical and didactic educational opportunities provided by the Henry Ford Health system, designed to advance the knowledge and clinical skills of a physical therapist working in the acute care specialty practice area. The physical therapy (PT) resident performs PT evaluation; diagnoses movement dysfunction; and uses interventions to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability, working both independently and under direct mentorship as per curricular requirements.

Requirements

• Requires Master's or Doctorate degree acquired from a Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited program.
• Requires current State of Michigan licensure or be eligible to obtain licensure prior to established deadline.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessment, treatment, discharge planning and collaboration with other health care providers.
• Documents patient care and billing information timely and in accordance with department standards.
• Communicates with co-workers, and other professionals, including physicians and nurses as needed to ensure optimal patient care.
• Functions as a team member in care of patients and in mentoring with other staff.
• Delegates aspects of patient care to support staff per PT/PTA MI Licensure Administrative Rules providing necessary communication and supervision.
• Maintains clinical productivity standards.
• Advances technical clinical expertise through ongoing clinical education.
• Participates in in-services, staff meetings, quality activities and aspects of program development.
• Maintains awareness of patient safety issues within the clinic and in the use of equipment.
• Assists in the maintenance of patient care equipment as needed.
• Maintains patient confidentiality according to Henry Ford Health HIPAA policies.
• Maintains adherence to all applicable Federal/State law/regulations, APTA standards of practice, MI Licensure requirements, the Henry Ford Health Integrity/Compliance Program, Code of Conduct, as well as all other Henry Ford Health policies and procedures.
• If requested, represents Henry Ford Health at community and professional functions.
• Participates in clinical education programs as approved by the Site Coordinator of Clinical Education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive health plan options, including three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan.
• Dental and eye care coverage.
• Tuition assistance.
• Family forming benefits.
• Discounts to dozens of businesses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree