Physical Therapist

STEP UP PHYSICAL THERAPY LLC; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

STEP UP PHYSICAL THERAPY LLC in Michigan is seeking a committed Physical Therapist to join our growing practice. You will improve patients' quality of life through prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation, collaborating with other health care providers.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, treatment, discharge planning, creating fitness- and wellness-oriented programs, documenting care and billing, and guiding support staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current Michigan license to practice Physical Therapy.
• Knowledge of current treatment practices in physical therapy.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessment, treatment, discharge planning and collaboration with other health care providers.
• Identify and meet patients’ goals and needs.
• Create fitness- and wellness-oriented programs tailored to patients’ specific needs.
• Document patient care and billing information timely and in accordance with department standards.
• Motivate patients during treatment to help them function optimally.
• Delegates aspects of patient care to support staff with supervision as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Clinical assessment

Education

CAPTE-accredited PT program

Michigan state license

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a committed Physical Therapist to join our growing practice who will improve the patient’s quality of life and movement through prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs patient assessment, treatment, discharge planning and collaboration with other health care providers


• Identify and meet patients’ goals and needs


• Reduce the need for medications and provide alternatives to surgery


• Delegates aspects of patient care to support staff per PT/PTA MI Licensure Administrative Rules providing necessary communication and supervision


• Documents patient care and billing information timely and in accordance with department standards.


• Create fitness- and wellness-oriented programs tailored to patients’ specific needs


• Motivate patients during treatment in order to help them function optimally

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Physical Therapist bachelor degree OR Master's/Doctorate degree acquired from a Graduate from a CAPTE accredited Physical Therapy program.


• Current state of Michigan license certification


• Current knowledge of treatment practices