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PHYSICAL THERAPIST - SPARROW EATON HOSPITAL - SIGN ON BONUS $5,000

Women's Health, DPT, PT, Sign On Bonus!

Positions Location: Charlotte, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

Develops and implements physical therapy treatment plans for assigned patients; evaluates and modifies patient care treatments as appropriate.  Provides physical therapy interventions in order to maximize the values, potential, and satisfaction of our patients.  Assumes responsibility for creating experience-based service..

Essential Duties:

• Completes initial physical therapy evaluations and develops a treatment plan of care for assigned patients; coordinates acquisition of needed adaptive devices, durable medical equipment and orthoses.
• Provides physical therapy treatment including gait training, transfer training, balance training, strengthening, stretching and other modalities.
• Documents patient treatments, initial evaluation, progress notes and discharge summaries in a timely manner and in accordance with Hospital policies and insurance requirements.
• Performs physical therapy re-evaluations to assess patient progress; recommends changes to the treatment plan of care as appropriate.
• Communicates regularly with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, patient families, insurance companies and others regarding patient's treatment and progress.
• Instructs and teaches patients in safe transfers, activities of daily living, correct ambulation, therapeutic exercises and correct usage of exercise equipment; trains family members and caregivers on various therapeutic procedures and home exercises.
• Provides guidance to assigned staff.  Duties include, but are not limited to, assigning and reviewing work, training, co-signing documentation.  Provides supervision to PTAs and Rehab Aides.
• Schedules patient treatments/appointments along with referring patients to other hospital services.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service programs as required.
• Assists in maintaining therapy equipment and treatment areas; orders supplies as necessary.
• Supports and serves as a role model for our mission, vision, values, and customer service initiatives. Adheres to the organization's policies & procedures, and compliance guidelines.
• Is responsible for creating a destination, experience-based service; delivers customized experiences using patient profiles.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

   

Job Requirements

General Requirements

Valid State of Michigan Physical Therapist License • CPR/BCLS certification • Valid Michigan driver's license • Proof of current Automobile Insurance

Work Experience

Minimum of one year of related physical therapy experience or school-based experience