PRN Physical Therapist- MI

Athletico•East Lansing, MI

About The Position

At Athletico, we believe in the power of support – because a little help can lead to extraordinary achievements. Physical therapy isn’t just about recovery; it’s about transformation. Our team thrives on providing life-changing care for our patients, and we know that achieving this begins with taking care of our own. Our mission is simple yet powerful: Extraordinary people improving lives. At Athletico, the Physical Therapist’s role is to evaluate, design and implement a patient’s plan of care. Each Plan of Care is created to increase, maintain or restore function, minimize or prevent disability, and assist patients in reaching their maximum performance levels.

Requirements

Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program
Current Professional licensure as a Physical Therapist
Current CPR Certification
Ability to read, write/type and speak English proficiently

Responsibilities

Providing interpretation of prescriptions, performing an initial evaluation, and establishing a treatment plan with functional and/or work related goals
Appropriately progressing the treatment and goals
Periodic and timely written communication to physicians
Appropriate discharge management and patient follow‐up
Supervision of rehabilitation aides and administrative staff as needed
Supervision of PTAs when applicable per the appropriate state practice act
All PT’s are responsible for documenting all treatment and completing all written communications in a timely manner, including but not limited to, initial evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, daily S.O.A.P. notes, functional status reports, functional capacity evaluations and insurance/plan of care forms as necessary
Physical Therapists are responsible for establishing and developing professional relationships with Athletico’s referral sources including, but not limited to, physicians, PAs, ARNPs, chiros, case managers, etc.
Exceptional patient care and service.
Community Services (such as): Hosting a booth at a health related fair Presenting an in‐service on orthopedic injuries or prevention Providing coverage to special events such as sport camps, races, tournaments & lectures Performing complimentary screenings to the public with appropriate referrals as necessary
Ability to demonstrate compassion toward patients
Service-oriented Physician office visits – inform physicians of our services, locations, quality patient care and philosophy to be the best provider
Accompanying patients to their physician visits (patient visits)
Interoffice communication and follow up
Staff in‐services, community in‐services, attendance at continuing education courses, and follow‐up summary of all continuing education courses to staff members
Maintain state license
Complete all compliance standards as requested
Energetic and a team player