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 Clinical PT Specialist to join their dynamic team. This part-time role involves treating patients with complex needs using standard physical therapy techniques and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. You will evaluate patients' capabilities, develop personalized treatment plans, and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy, a current Michigan license, and three years of clinical experience. Join a leading institution known for its commitment to patient care and professional growth, where your expertise will make a real difference in patients' lives.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Treats patients using standard physical therapy procedures under supervision.
• 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

Therapy Documentation Software

Job description

Job Description - Clinical PT Specialist Neuro Part Time Days (2406004143)

Description:

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.

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. Bachelor's 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: Therapy and Rehabilitation

Primary Location: DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan

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