Perm - PT - Outpatient; Alpena, MI

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Perm - PT - Outpatient (Days) Alpena, MI

Physical Therapist I. Primarily outpatient but floats to acute care sometimes. This position delegates responsibility to the Physical Therapist Assistant and Aides. Activities are patient focused and utilize assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in accordance with physical therapy standards, physician orders, and governing policies and procedures.

$37.00+ (goes up based on experience)

$20,000 sign on bonus, 2‑year commitment

• Evaluates the patient's function by performing formal/informal testing measures to determine skeletal, neurological, respiratory, and cardiovascular status.
• Develops a goal‑specific treatment regime based on assessment data and the patient's tolerance, and carries out the plan as prescribed.
• 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 and co‑signs verbal orders received by physical therapist assistant as necessary.
• Devises a schedule of treatment, which is frequency and duration specific, to be discussed with patient/family/caregiver and coordinated with clinical support staff.
• 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 representatives or suppliers to place orders and assists in securing equipment for patient.
• Documents patient/family/caregiver response to treatment and changes in patient condition per affiliate documentation policies and 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 and demonstrates competence to facilitate or restore optimal functioning specific to therapist's patient care area.
• 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.
• Promotes physical therapy within Mid Michigan Health and service area, participating in and providing community education.
• Functions as case manager for assigned cases.
• Demonstrates commitment to Mid Michigan Health and specific affiliate mission as evidenced by customer service, quality of service, and teamwork.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and affiliate information in accordance with Mid Michigan Health and affiliate policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Mid 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 Mid Michigan Health.
• Interpersonal skills needed for effective verbal and written communication in the English language to interact with people individually and in a group at all levels.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrating problem solving and organizational skills, time management skills and initiative.
• Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) required and must be completed annually according to the Exposure Control Plan.
• Ability to work where employee may be exposed to communicable diseases.
• Abil…