Physical Therapist

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(k) retirement plan with employer a

Generous PTO

Career development opportunities

HSAs and FSAs

Employee Assistance program

Pet insurance, legal insurance

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare seeks a Physical Therapist to deliver direct rehabilitative care at the DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan and other sites. The role requires travel to various rehabilitation locations, development of individualized treatment plans, and collaboration with medical teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Required are a Bachelor’s in Physical Therapy and Michigan license, with 3–5 years of PT experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and current Michigan license.
• 3–5 years' PT experience across multiple sites.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and clinical leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct rehabilitative patient care at multiple sites.
• Develop treatment plans based on assessments and patient goals.
• Document treatments and progress per policy and procedure.
• Collaborate with site teams, physicians and therapists.
• Mentor aides, assistants, students and other staff as needed.

Skills

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

Travel to sites

Stress management

Physical stamina

Leadership

Technical PT knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Job Description - Physical Therapist (2606000458)

Job Description

Physical Therapist - 2606000458

Description

Description :

DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

Benefit Statement:

At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Career development and continuing education opportunities

Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program

Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary:

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, provides direct rehabilitative patient care to patients at a variety of rehabilitation locations. Travels to various sites, as needed, and evaluates and treats patients in accordance with rehabilitation department and respective site policies and procedures. Evaluates patient status by observing patient and administering/interpreting a variety of tests. Tests may include measurement of the following, as applicable: motor and neurological capabilities, psychological and social functioning, cognitive skills, neuromuscular functioning, etc. Develops treatment plans based on assessment of patient needs, analysis of patient medical history from test performance/medical records/case history, and goals established in conjunction with the patient, family and physician. Administers treatment plans by utilizing a variety of therapeutic activities/procedures and/or treatment modalities for remediation and compensation of patient deficits. Recommends adaptive devices and/or durable medical equipment as needed, and instructs patients/families in the use of rehabilitative equipment. Assists patients in rehabilitative exercise programs as needed. Documents patient treatments, initial evaluation, therapeutic progress notes and discharge summaries in accordance with departmental policies and service line protocols. Attends interdisciplinary meetings and various conferences to report on patients\' progress; consults regularly with site/service line team members regarding patient treatment. Responsible for the organization and maintenance of equipment and supplies in treatment area; recommends the purchase of supplies and/or equipment as needed. May collaborate with and mentor other employees, as appropriate.

Qualifications

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor\'s degree in Physical Therapy or certificate from an accredited Physical Therapy program, and current license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the State of Michigan.

2. Three to five years experience in physical therapy in order to acquire skills necessary to treat a variety of patients at various locations.

Skills Required:

1. Analytical ability to interpret diagnostic tests; assess patient progress; determine appropriate treatment plan; and provide appropriate patient care to a wide variety of patients at various rehabilitation sites.

2. High level of interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a diverse population of patients, staff, physicians and various levels of management personnel at a variety of rehabilitation sites.

3. Flexibility and ability to manage uncertainty in order to travel to various rehabilitation sites as needed, and treat a wide variety of patients.

4. Ability to cope with stressful situations, and manage multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities simultaneously.

5. Physical stamina to lift equipment, lift and reposition patients, operate rehabilitation equipment, and stand and walk continuously.

6. Leadership skills to provide clinical guidance to aides, assistants, therapists, students and volunteers as needed.

7. High level of technical knowledge in physical therapy in order to provide patient treatment to a wide variety of patients at various rehabilitation sites.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan is an international leader in pediatric and adolescent medicine. Surgical services include general, thoracic, reconstructive and cardiovascular. Imaging technology designed specifically for children provides advanced diagnostic services including Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and MRI. The Children’s Hospital of Michigan Emergency Department is a verified Level 1Pediatric Trauma Center and dedicated pediatric burn center. Experts in pediatric critical care, rehabilitation, and neonatal and perinatal medicine provide care for thousands of children every year at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Children’s Hospital of Michigan - Troy and six ambulatory sites.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other 13 legally protected status.

Tenet will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.

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The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations

Job

Job

: Therapy and Rehabilitation

Primary Location

Hospital/Facility

Hospital/Facility

: DMC Children\'s Hospital of Michigan

Scheduled Hours : 80

Shift Type : Days

FTE : 1.000000

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant\'s or employee\'s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment, applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check.

Tenet participates in the E-Verify and Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) programs. Follow the links below for additional information.

E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

WOTC: https://www.doleta.gov/business/incentives/opptax