Pediatric Physical Therapist- outpatient - Requisition #765493

Infor; Marshall (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Infor in Marshall, MI is seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist for outpatient services. Plans and administers medically prescribed PT programs to restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability after disease, injury, or loss of body part.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, recording progress, administering exercises and manual therapy, and coordinating care with physicians. Requires MI license or eligibility within 3 months and BLS, with 1 year outpatient experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist by the State of Michigan or eligible within 3 months of hire.
• American Heart Association or Red Cross BLS certification within 3 months of hire.
• One year outpatient experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and administers physical therapy treatment programs to restore function and relieve pain.
• Records treatment, tests, and patient responses as required by policy.
• Reviews physician referrals and patient records to determine treatment needs.
• Performs tests, measurements, and evaluations and administers therapeutic exercises.
• Instructs and motivates patients in exercises and uses physical agents as prescribed.
• Administers manual therapy and traction to relieve neck and back pain.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist (MI) or eligible

Job description

Pediatric Physical Therapist- outpatient

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Physical Therapist

DEPARTMENT: Physical Therapy/Sports Rehab

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Physical Therapy/Sports Rehab Manager

Job Summary: Plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs for patients to restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of body part.

Essential Functions:

• Consistently uses an outward mindset and puts forth exemplary effort in accomplishing his/her goals and objectives in a manner that helps others to achieve their goals and objectives.
• Determines appropriateness of prescribed therapies and goals for identified pathophysiological state.
• Records treatment, test procedures, patient response, and results of such as required by hospital and department policy.
• Reviews and evaluates physician’s referral (prescription) and patient’s medical record to determine physical therapy treatment required.
• Performs patient tests, measurements, and evaluations.
• Administers therapeutic exercises to improve or maintain muscle function.
• Instructs, motivates, and assists patients in exercises.
• Administers treatments involving application of physical agents.
• Administers manual therapy.
• Administers traction to relieve neck and back pain using intermittent and static traction equipment.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills.

Minimum Qualifications: Licensed physical therapist by the State of Michigan or ability to become licensed within three (3) months of hire. American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification within three (3) months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities : One (1) year out-patient experience preferred. Demonstrates strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills.

Working Conditions: Potentially exposed to infectious diseases.

Physical Requirements: Constantly stand, reach, see/visual acuity, handle/grasp/feel, talk/hear. Frequently sit, walk, lift/carry 1 to 25 lbs. Occasionally lift/carry 25 to 50 lbs.

Marshall, 200 N. Madison, Marshall, MI 49068