Physical Therapist - Gladwin- Outpatient

Summary

MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO $30,000 SIGN ON BONUS!

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.

Responsibilities

Certifications and Licensures

• APTA membership preferred
• Physical Therapist State of Michigan (new grads will be considered awaiting state exam)
• Basic Life Support

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy, minimum required
• Doctorate in Physical Therapy, preferred

Other Information

• 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 subsidiary and regulatory standards.
• Recommends adaptive/supportive equipment based on assessment; contacts appropriate representatives and/or suppliers to place orders and assists in securing equipment for the patient.
• Documents the patient/family/caregiver response to treatment and changes in patient condition per subsidiary documentation policies and standards, in compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Completes daily documentation necessary for billing procedures per subsidiary policy and in compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Provides treatment intervention and demonstrates competence to facilitate or restore optimal functioning specific to the therapist’s patient care area.
• Educates patient/family/caregiver in home education programs 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 healthcare 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 My Michigan Health and the service area, participating in and providing community education.
• Functions as case manager for assigned cases.
• Demonstrates commitment to My Michigan Health and subsidiary mission through customer service, quality of service, and teamwork.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and affiliate information per policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned. Demonstrates competency in Microsoft Windows as My Michigan Health is a technology-driven organization.
• May participate in further learning opportunities offered by My Michigan Health.