Physical Therapist

McLaren Health Care; Bay City (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist in Bay City, Michigan. In this role, you will assess, diagnose, and treat patients to enhance their mobility and daily functioning. Responsibilities include creating personalized treatment plans, ongoing evaluations, and educating patients and caregivers. Candidates must be graduates of accredited programs with valid state licensure. Experience is preferred but not mandatory, and certification in BLS is required. Weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program of physical therapy.
• Current State Board of Physical Therapy licensure.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and establish treatment plans.
• Conduct ongoing reassessment of patients.
• Communicate with patients and healthcare team members.

Skills

Patient assessment

Treatment planning

BLS certification

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited program of physical therapy

Current State Board of Physical Therapy licensure

Job description

Position Summary

The physical therapist will accurately assess, differentially diagnose, and identify deficits in a patient’s ability to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. They develop an individualized treatment plan with patient-centered goals to reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability, and work with the individual to prevent loss of mobility.

Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs patient evaluations through the process of obtaining history, performing relevant systems review, and selecting and administering specific tests and measures to obtain data.
• Establishes an individualized plan of care and selects treatment techniques that address the specific impairments identified in the evaluation and in accordance with physician orders.
• Conducts ongoing reassessment of the patient and their response to treatment.
• Initiates and manages the discharge plan beginning at the first visit and continuing throughout treatment.
• Supervises and delegates to ancillary staff and students consistent with state laws and department policy.
• Completes legible, accurate and clear documentation within the established timeframe identified in the department policy and procedure and in accordance with accreditation requirements and insurance regulations.
• Communicates with the patient, family, caregivers, significant others, and members of the health care team to promote maximum benefit of care utilizing AIDET.
• Assesses educational needs of the patient, family, caregiver, or significant other and provides education to meet those needs.
• Participates in professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, including in-service meetings, workshops, and by reading current literature concerning scope of practice.

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited program of physical therapy.
• Current State Board of Physical Therapy licensure.
• BLS certification.

Preferred:

• One year of physical therapist experience.

LEAD Preferred:

• Three years recent clinical expertise in area of concentration.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26001951
• Daily Work Times: 8:00am-4:30pm
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes