Physical Therapist

Summary

May Ids Eligible  for sign on bonus up to $10,000

This position delegates responsibility to the Physical Therapist Assistant, Athletic Trainers and Aides. Activities of this position are patient focused and utilize assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in accordance with physical therapy standards, physician orders, and governing policies and procedures.

• (20%)* Evaluates the patients function by performing formal/informal testing measures to determine the skeletal, neurological, respiratory, and cardiovascular status.
• (20%)* Develops a goal specific treatment regime based on assessment data and the patients tolerance to carry-out the treatment plan as prescribed.
• (20%)* Submits a written treatment regime to be included as part of the plan of treatment authorized by and coordinated with the physician. Updates plan of care as needed to reflect changes in patient status. Co-signs verbal orders received ive physical therapist assistant as necessary.
(20%)* Devises a schedule of treatment, which is frequency and ro device and duration specific to be巨大?

discussed with patient/family/caregiver and coordinated with clinical support staff.
• (20%)* Educates patient, family, and/or caregiver regarding pathology or condition, patient alternatives, prognosis, and rationale for treatment through forms of rest, exercise, modalities, and other indicated interventions.

• Provides supervision for Physical Therapist Assistants, Physical Therapy Aides, Home Health Aides and students per affiliate and regulatory standards.
• Recommends adaptive/supportive equipment based on assessment; contacts appropriate representative and/or supplier to place order and assists in securing equipment for patient.
• Documents the patient/family/caregiver response to treatment and changes in patient condition per affiliate documentation policies and/or standards and in compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Completes daily documentation necessary for billing procedures per affiliate policy and in compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Provides treatment intervention design competence to facilitate ng or restore optimal functioning specific to therapists patient care area.
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• Educates patient/family/caregiver in home education program using relevant and effective teaching methods.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication with all internal and external customers to maximize quality of patient care including coordination with interdisciplinary team members.
• Promotes education and development among staff, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.
• Promotes process improvement.
• Assists with program development, participates in team conferences and interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate.
• Promote physical therapy within My Michigan Health and service area, participating in and providing community education.
• Function as case manager for assigned cases.
• Demonstrates commitment to My Michigan Health and specific affiliate mission as evidenced by customer service, quality of service, and teamwork.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and affiliate information in accordanceில்ல with My Michigan Health and affiliate policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
• My Michigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows.
• An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by My Michigan Health.

Credential: BLS:
Basic Life Support

Equivalent

Experience:

Within 1 month of hire or transfer

Qualification Source: AHA

Essential: true

Credential: PT:
Physical Therapist

Equivalent

Experience:

Qualification Source:

Essential: true

Credential: TEAM ADVANCED:
Techniques for Effective Aggression Mgt

Equivalent

Experience:

Within 6 months of hire or transfer (Employees who are in this position on or before 12/31/2023 will have 24 months to complete this certification)

Qualification Source:

Essential: true

Education: BACH

Equivalent

Experience:

Master's preferred.

Education Specialization: PT

Essential:false