Physical Therapist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with specialization in Physical Therapy.
• Physical Therapist credential.
• Basic Life Support certification through AHA, obtained within one month of hire or transfer.
• Current Michigan driver license and access to reliable transportation, with ability to drive under hazardous road conditions as required by the patient care area.
• Effective English verbal and written communication skills for interacting with individuals and groups at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate problem-solving, organizational, time-management, and initiative skills.
• Ability to work where exposed to communicable diseases and use personal protective equipment correctly.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to demonstrate and teach selected treatment routines to professional and non-professional individuals.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, work well with others and independently, maintain regular and predictable attendance, and stay awake.
• Ability to move freely about the facility with or without an assistive device and perform job functions described in the position.
• Overall vision and hearing, with or without assistive devices.
• Dexterity for handling, reaching, grasping, fingering, and feeling, potentially repetitively.
• Ability to occasionally lift or carry 21–50 pounds, frequently handle 20 pounds and/or walk, stand, or push/pull arm or leg controls, and constantly handle 10 pounds.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods and make postural changes such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment that may include latex materials or an appropriate substitute.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient function using formal and informal measures to determine skeletal, neurological, respiratory, and cardiovascular status.
• Develop goal-specific treatment regimens based on assessment data and patient tolerance.
• Submit a written treatment regimen for inclusion in the physician-authorized and coordinated plan of treatment; update the plan of care as needed and co-sign verbal orders received by a Physical Therapist Assistant when necessary.
• Develop a frequency- and duration-specific treatment schedule in consultation with the patient, family, or caregiver and coordinate it with clinical support staff.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about pathology or condition, alternatives, prognosis, and treatment rationale, including rest, exercise, modalities, and other indicated interventions.
• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants, Physical Therapy Aides, Home Health Aides, and students according to affiliate and regulatory standards.
• Recommend adaptive or supportive equipment, contact appropriate representatives or suppliers, place orders, and assist patients in securing equipment.
• Document patient and caregiver responses to treatment and changes in patient condition according to affiliate policies and regulatory standards.
• Complete daily documentation required for billing in compliance with affiliate policy and regulatory agencies.
• Provide treatment interventions and demonstrate competence in facilitating or restoring optimal functioning within the therapist’s patient care area.
• Teach patients, families, and caregivers home education programs using relevant and effective methods.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers and coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members.
• Promote education and development among staff, students, and other health care providers.
• Promote process improvement and assist with program development.
• Participate in team conferences and interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate.
• Promote physical therapy within MyMichigan Health and the service area, including participating in and providing community education.
• Function as case manager for assigned cases.
• Demonstrate commitment to MyMichigan Health and affiliate mission through customer service, quality of service, and teamwork.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and affiliate information in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows and participate in further learning opportunities when required.
• Complete MyMichigan Health and affiliate-specific orientation and new-hire competency requirements.
• Complete mandatory OSHA training annually according to the Exposure Control Plan.
• Use personal protective equipment correctly and follow bloodborne pathogen and TB testing requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.