Clinical PT Specialist Neuro Part Time Days

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in rehabilitation medicine is seeking a skilled Physical Therapist to join their team. In this role, you will provide exceptional patient care through standard physical therapy procedures, evaluating and treating complex cases. Your expertise will contribute to the development of home care programs and the mentoring of staff. This position offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment, where your contributions will directly impact patient recovery and rehabilitation. If you are passionate about helping others and have the qualifications to excel, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

$5,000 Sign on Bonus

Professional Development Workshops

Mentoring Opportunities

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy or equivalent certification.
• Three years of clinical experience required for independent patient treatment.

Responsibilities

• Treats patients using standard physical therapy procedures and evaluates their capabilities.
• Documents patient treatments and develops home care programs.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Rehabilitative Exercise Programs

Documentation Skills

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Certification from an accredited physical therapy program

Tools

Rehabilitative Equipment

Physical Therapy Documentation Software

Job description

$5,000 Sign on Bonus, with required relevant experience

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan is one of the nation’s largest hospitals specializing in rehabilitation medicine and research. RIM is known for its clinical expertise in spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, amputee, orthopedics, and catastrophic injury care. The Institute houses the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery and the Southeastern Michigan Traumatic Brain Injury System (SEMTBIS), one of only 16 federally designated model systems of care for brain injury care and research. RIM also operates 31 outpatient sites throughout southeast Michigan specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics.

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Job Summary

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, treats patients using standard physical therapy procedures such as heat, cold, electricity, traction, ultrasound, and exercise. Responsible for treating the complex/specialty cases for assigned site(s).

• Evaluates patients' motor and neurological capabilities and documents findings. Treats patients using standard physical therapy procedures; assists patients in rehabilitative exercise programs; and instructs patients in the use of rehabilitative equipment such as braces, splints, and ambulation aides.
• Administers and interprets a variety of tests to evaluate the motor and neurological capabilities of patients.
• Documents patient treatments, initial evaluation, progress notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with departmental policies and service line protocols. Co-signs notes written by physical therapy assistants, aides, and/or students.
• Develops home care programs for patients and provides instruction to families during hospitalization and upon discharge. Provides staff mentoring and develops/implements educational in-services for staff.
• Attends interdisciplinary meetings and various conferences to report on patients' progress; consults regularly with other service line team members regarding patient treatment.
• May oversee, instruct, and evaluate physical therapy assistants, aides, students, and/or volunteers, as assigned.
• Responsible for the maintenance of equipment and supplies in assigned treatment areas; recommends the purchase of supplies and/or equipment, as needed.
• Maintains professional expertise through workshops, lectures, conferences, departmental, service line meetings, etc. in order to remain current on treatment techniques. Serves as a member of a designated service line.
• Assists in the implementation of programs and services to foster an interdisciplinary approach and a service line system of care.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy or certification from an accredited physical therapy program.
2. Three years of clinical experience in order to acquire skills for independent patient treatment.
3. Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the State of Michigan.
4. Minimum of 60 points on the professional growth and development criteria.

Job: Physical Therapy

Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan

Facility: DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan

Job Type: Part Time

Shift Type: Day