Senior Physical Therapist (PT) - RIM

Tenet Healthcare • Detroit, MI

25d • Onsite

About The Position

Embark on a rewarding career with DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy or a certification in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Three to five years of progressively more responsible experience in a clinical area in order 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

• Provides oversight to the physical therapy team.
• Assists department leadership in overseeing the day-to-day operations and resolving problems.
• Coordinates staff work schedules and patient care assignments to ensure timely service delivery.
• Follows, clarifies and enforces department policies and procedures to ensure efficient provision of physical therapy services.
• Assumes supervisory responsibility in the absence of department leadership.
• Participates in the selection and evaluation of physical therapy personnel.
• Coordinates and participates in department performance improvement activities.
• Serves as a clinical resource to the physical therapy team and assists departmental staff with resolving complex cases and/or problems.
• Participates in setting and implementing goals for the physical therapy team.
• Serves as a mentor to assist in professional growth and development of therapy staff.
• Provides in-service education and orientation programs.
• Oversees, instructs and evaluates physical therapy staff in the application of physical therapy principles, modalities and techniques.
• Assists with volunteer program, as needed.
• Functions as a role model for customer service.
• Assists in marketing physical therapy services to patients, families and other health care professionals in the community.
• Serves as a clinical resource for community-based agencies, institutions and universities.
• Assists management in department functions and special projects, i.e., utilization review, quality assurance, program development and committee work.
• Conducts studies and research projects as requested.
• Performs all the duties/responsibilities of a Physical Therapist, as required.

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 & 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 & childcare, auto & home insurance.

What This Job Offers

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