Acute Care Physical Therapist Full-Time

Trinity Health MI; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health MI is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat medically disabled patients in an inpatient acute care setting. You will educate patients and families, provide consultation to care teams, and contribute to discharge planning to support rehabilitation at home or in other settings.

You will perform detailed assessments, develop treatment plans, and apply therapeutic exercises, gait training and assistive devices while documenting progress and coordinating with

Qualifications

• Graduate from accredited Physical Therapy program and licensed in Michigan.
• 1-2 years inpatient acute care experience preferred.
• Current license as Physical Therapist in the State of Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients' physical and functional status including strength, motor function, reflexes and ambulation.
• Performs detailed sensory tests, manual muscle tests, ROM exams and other evaluation techniques.
• Establishes short and long term therapy goals and formulates treatment plans accordingly.
• Treats patients using therapeutic exercises, gait training, functional training, modalities and assistive devices.
• Provides treatment and delegates procedures to appropriate personnel.
• Communicates progress with physicians and health-care team, adjusting plans as needed.
• Selects devices like wheelchairs, canes, crutches and orthotics to aid activities.
• Educates patients and families on care instructions and home programs.
• Documents progress and prepares reports for physicians and supervisors.
• Participates in discharge planning and clinical education activities.

Skills

Anatomy & physiology

Interpersonal communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Crisis management

Mobility & lifting capability

Patient communication

Education

Physical Therapy degree

Michigan license

Job description

Description

Implements the evaluation and treatment of medically disabled patients using established procedures. Provides education to patients and family to deal with present disabilities or prevent further disabilities. Provides consultation to health care personnel and public in matters related to physical therapy.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Implements the evaluation and treatment of medically disabled patients using established procedures. Provides education to patients and family to deal with present disabilities or prevent further disabilities. Provides consultation to health care personnel and public in matters related to physical therapy.

Required Education, Experience And Certification/Licensure

Education: Graduate from accredited school of Physical Therapy and licensure as Physical. Experience: 1-2 years experience inpatient acute care hospital preferred

Certification/Licensure: Current license as Physical Therapist in the State of Michigan

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients' physical and functional status including muscular strength motor function, reflex and ambulation skills.
• Observes and interviews patients, reviews medical histories and administers detailed sensory tests, manual muscle tests, range of motion exams and other evaluation techniques.
• Establishes short and long term therapy goals and, based on evaluation, formulates treatment plans consistent with goals.
• Treats patients using recognized physical therapy procedures such as therapeutic exercise, gait training, functional training, application of modalities and assistive devices.
• Provides treatment and delegate treatment procedures to appropriate personnel.
• Observes patients' actions and reaction to treatment and evaluate progress. Consults with physicians and other health-care team members in adjusting treatment program as necessary
• Determines appropriate devices such as wheelchairs, canes, crutches and prostheticlorthotic devices necessary to assist patients in performing physical activities.
• Instruct patients in care and use of same.
• Regularly documents patient's progress to goals, and periodically prepares reports regarding same for physicians, other treatment members and supervisor's review.
• Participate in general physical therapy operations such as general patient education, quality review, clinical education, physical therapy program planning and clinics, and supervision of physical therapy student interns.
• Maintains records and logs of treatments performed and prepares charge slips for billing purposes.
• Discusses evaluations, goals and treatments with patients and families in order to allay anxieties and elicit cooperation.
• Instructs patients and patients' families in appropriate continued exercise or therapy programs and in use of therapy techniques and assistive devices and aids.
• Participates in discharge planning with physicians, and health care team members to ensure patients have appropriate assistance and continuation of rehabilitation at home or other settings.
• Participates in general physical therapy operations such as patient education, quality review, clinical education, program planning and clinics, and supervision of physical therapy student interns.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Physical Therapy Supervisor or Manager.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books, journals and other literature and attend related conferences and seminars.
• Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution
• Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, employees, and visitors to Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital. Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places
• Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.
• Provides quality patient care considering age specific, developmental and cultural needs through competent practice and application of the physical rehabilitation process.
• Provides quality patient care by considering the age specific, developmental and cultural needs through competent clinical practice. Demonstrates unit/area competencies.
• Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of Trinity Health Michigan.

Essential Skills

• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology and physical therapy treatment and modalities.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with patients and patients' families when providing treatments and instructing same in use of therapeutic devices and methods as well as with other treatment team members when gathering and exchanging patient condition/progress information.
• Analytical skills necessary to evaluate patients' physical and functional status, establish therapy goals, formulate treatment plans consistent with goals, and observe patients and document progress/condition.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 80% of work time when administering treatments, observing patients and maintaining records.
• Able to react quickly in sudden unplanned situations in order to prevent or minimize injuries to patients and/or staff.
• Able to walk stand for up to 50% of work time while administering treatments. Able to lift, push and pull weights with an effective force of approximately 40-60 pounds (with or without mechanical devices or other personnel) for up to 20% of work time when positioning and moving patients.
• Able to communicate effectively with patients, patients' families and other health center personnel.

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. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.