Physical Therapist, Acute Care, PRN, Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo

About the role

Evaluates plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases, to improve/restore function, increase strength, relieve pain, and enhance functional independence.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient functional abilities/disabilities such as range of motion, strength, coordination, etc. through standardized assessment and testing;
• Establishes functional baseline to be used throughout treatment as a gauge of progress and physical improvements;
• Interdisciplinary discussion/rounds/clinics;
• Family and community education;
• Interdisciplinary team discussions hospital rounds/clinics;
• Patient care goal setting and estimating length of treatment;
• Direct patient care, including conducting individual and/or group Physical Therapy activities according to treatment plan; facilitates and instructs patients in the skills necessary to successfully participate;
• May design and fabricate splints and other assistive devices;
• Program development and participation in department process improvement;
• Serving as a resource person in areas of expertise;
• Providing in-services in areas of expertise for the Bronson Rehabilitation System;
• May need to cross train and provide coverage at other departments within Rehabilitation Services as needed.

Requirements

• Graduates from an accredited Physical Therapy program;
• Licensed Physical Therapist in good standing for the State of Michigan;
• BLS required within 3 months after hire;
• Current driver's license in the state of Michigan, availability of car for business use on a daily basis, and proof of insurance required for Bronson at Home;
• Proof of valid auto insurance on that vehicle that will be driven while on duty for Bronson is required;
• Keyboarding skills to operate a PC/mobile device;
• Ability to work as a team member and be able to effectively communicate with patients, visitors, and all members of the care delivery team;
• Social sensitivity and the ability to communicate in English effectively.

Qualifications

• Regularly performs work requiring a high level of interpersonal skills to deal with delicate patient care matters;
• Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines.

Skills

• Must work as a team member and be able to effectively communicate with patients, visitors, and all members of the care delivery team;
• Social sensitivity and the ability to communicate in English effectively.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

First Shift, Part time, 10 hours weekly.