Physical Therapist Full-Time

Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Day Shift

Description

The Rehabilitation Services Physical Therapist provides evaluation and treatment of patients in a range of specialty programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Physical Therapy from accredited university
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the State of Michigan
• CPR Certification

Responsibilities

• Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships; approaches conflict in a constructive manner
• Identifies problems, offers solutions, and participates in their resolution
• Maintains confidentiality of patient, physician, colleague, and visitor information
• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Service Excellence Standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values and policies of Chelsea Hospital
• Performs job duties safely and reports hazards immediately to management
• Demonstrates self-directed learning and provides quality patient care considering age-specific, developmental, and cultural needs
• Demonstrates unit/area competencies and assists in resolving safety, sanitation, and maintenance issues
• Practices effective communication in all interactions (patient, visitor, co-worker, etc.) and promotes a positive work environment through teamwork
• Conducts individualized assessments using a variety of measures and procedures
• Provides thorough physical therapy evaluation and creates an appropriate plan of care based on patient deficits
• Stays up to date on participating insurance guidelines for rehabilitation services
• Provides thorough, timely documentation compliant with state law, accrediting agencies, and third-party payers
• Formulates individualized, age-specific therapy goals based on assessment results and patient needs
• Consults with team members to select the most appropriate plan of care
• Implements patient care consistent with therapy goals and changing patient needs using a variety of therapeutic approaches
• Completes daily charges for each patient while adhering to ethical practices per insurance guidelines
• Orients patients and families to therapeutic purposes and educates them about home programs, impairments, and progress
• Provides daily oversight of physical therapy provided by staff (e.g., physical therapist assistant, athletic trainer, or physical therapy aide) and co-signs documentation when required
• Performs regular re-evaluations/re-assessments to ensure progression toward goals
• Supervises Physical Therapy student affiliates as assigned by the Manager or Student Program Coordinator
• Pursues professional growth and contributes to staff development activities
• Works with Manager and secretarial staff to manage schedules for targeted productivity and clinic budget
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings 1-2 times per week (required for Acute Care physical therapists on the IP Rehab Unit)
• Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings and in-services
• Performs other duties as assigned

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.