Physical Therapist

Insight Chicago Inc.; Coldwater (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off (vacation, holidays, and

Short & long disability insurance

Life insurance & supplementary cover

Job summary

Insight Chicago Inc. is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients, developing and implementing personalized therapy plans to improve function and independence. You will document patient progress, maintain confidentiality, and uphold safety standards in a hospital setting.

The role requires license in Michigan, CPR certification, and ongoing professional development. Collaboration with staff and supervision of support personnel may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Must be licensed to practice physical therapy in Michigan.
• CPR certification according to hospital policy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical therapy evaluations using age-specific criteria.
• Develop and implement treatment plans per valid prescription.
• Maintain accurate patient care records with confidentiality.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment.
• Demonstrate professionalism and pursue continuing education.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

DPT / PT degree (Bachelor/Master/Doctorate)

Job description

Job Summary: Develops and administers physical therapy treatment programs to facilitate rehabilitation of ill, injured or physically disabled patients to maximize function and independence. Directs patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce and enhance performance. Facilitates the learning of those skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity.

Duties

• Conducts physical therapy evaluations. Demonstrates skill in appropriate selection, administration and interpretation of standardized and non-standardized assessments using age specific criteria for each age population served, as measured by clinical competencies
• Develops and implements physical therapy treatment plans according to a valid prescription, taking into account age and educational level, while accurately assessing the condition of the patient and progress toward mutually established goals, as measured by clinical competencies
• Prepares and maintains accurate patient care records according to departmental protocols and maintains patient confidentiality
• Maintains clean and safe work environment to comply with hospital and department safety standards
• Demonstrates professionalism, participates in continuing education and shares information with staff.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to advocate, communicate and educate patients of all age groups served including those with physical, emotional, language and cognitive impairments, taking into account age and educational level, as measured by competencies
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill to utilize equipment appropriately, using correct sizes and following recommendations on specific age-related criteria such as height, weight, anatomical differences and general health status of various age groups served, as measured by clinical competencies
• Maintains productivity as established by the department
• May assist in the supervision of assistants, students, rehabilitation aides, and volunteers
• May participate in program development, identifying performance improvement opportunities and implementing performance improvement plans.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s, Master’s Degree or Doctorate with major in physical therapy from an accredited program

Skills: Must possess skills consistent with the needs of the department.

Years of Experience: N/A

License: Licensed in the State of Michigan to practice physical therapy

Certification: CPR certification according to hospital policy.

Physical Requirements

The majority of time is spent standing, bending, and providing patient care treatments. Must possess the physical ability and condition to handle patients correctly and safely. Be able to handle standard equipment in a physical therapy department.

OSHA Exposure Classification

Personal Protective Equipment: As required

Benefits for our Full Time Team Members:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Short & Long Disability, and Life Term insurance, complementary of Full Time Employment
• Additional Supplementary coverages offered @ employee's elections: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, AD&D, etc.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or other status protected by applicable law.

Insight is an Equal Opportunity Employer Workplace