Senior Physical Therapist (PT)

Tenet Healthcare•Detroit, MI

About The Position

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the Senior Physical Therapist provides oversight to the physical therapy team and assists department leadership with day-to-day operations and problem resolution. The role coordinates staff schedules and patient care assignments, helps enforce department policies, and assumes supervisory responsibility when department leadership is absent. The Senior Physical Therapist serves as a clinical resource and mentor, supports staff development through in-service education and orientation, and oversees instruction and evaluation of physical therapy staff. The role also contributes to personnel selection and evaluation, performance improvement, goal setting, community outreach, marketing, utilization review, quality assurance, program development, committee work, and research. The position performs the duties and responsibilities of a Physical Therapist as required. DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan specializes in rehabilitation medicine and research, including spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, amputee, orthopedic, and catastrophic injury care. It also operates 31 outpatient sites throughout southeast Michigan focused on sports medicine and orthopedics.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy or certification in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
Three to five years of progressively more responsible clinical experience to acquire leadership skills and skills for specialized and independent patient treatment.
Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the State of Michigan.

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee the physical therapy team and assist department leadership with day-to-day operations and resolving problems.
Coordinate staff work schedules and patient care assignments to ensure timely service delivery.
Follow, clarify, and enforce department policies and procedures.
Assume supervisory responsibility in the absence of department leadership.
Participate in the selection and evaluation of physical therapy personnel.
Coordinate and participate in department performance improvement activities.
Serve as a clinical resource and assist staff with complex cases and problems.
Participate in setting and implementing goals for the physical therapy team.
Mentor therapy staff and support their professional growth and development.
Provide in-service education and orientation programs.
Oversee, instruct, and evaluate physical therapy staff in the application of physical therapy principles, modalities, and techniques.
Assist with the volunteer program as needed.
Model customer service and assist in marketing physical therapy services to patients, families, and healthcare professionals in the community.
Serve as a clinical resource for community-based agencies, institutions, and universities.
Assist management with department functions and special projects, including utilization review, quality assurance, program development, and committee work.
Conduct studies and research projects as requested.
Perform the duties and responsibilities of a Physical Therapist as required.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Paid time off (PTO)
Career development and continuing education opportunities
Health savings accounts
Healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount program
Voluntary pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance
$10,000 sign-on bonus, with required relevant experience