Acute Care PT Resident: Mentorship & Training

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit, MI, offers a physically demanding PT residency program designed to advance clinical skills in acute care. Residents are full-time employees, earning a salary with mentorship hours and structured didactic education.

The accredited residency provides 150 hours of mentorship with subject matter experts and 300 educational hours, with eligibility to sit for ABPTS board certification upon completion.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from a CAPTE-accredited program.
• Current Michigan PT licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure before start.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessment, treatment, discharge planning and collaboration with other health care providers.
• Documents patient care and billing information timely and in accordance with department standards.
• Communicates with co-workers, and other professionals, including physicians and nurses as needed to ensure optimal patient care.
• Functions as a team member in care of patients and in mentoring with other staff.
• Delegates aspects of patient care to support staff per PT/PTA MI Licensure Administrative Rules providing necessary communication and supervision.
• Maintains clinical productivity standards.
• Advances technical clinical expertise through ongoing clinical education.
• Participates in in-services, staff meetings, quality activities and aspects of program development.
• Maintains patient confidentiality according to Henry Ford Health HIPAA policies.

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy (CAPTE-accredited program)

Job description

Henry Ford Health in Detroit, MI, offers a physically demanding PT residency program designed to advance clinical skills in acute care. Residents are full-time employees, earning a salary with mentorship hours and structured didactic education.

The accredited residency provides 150 hours of mentorship with subject matter experts and 300 educational hours, with eligibility to sit for ABPTS board certification upon completion.