Physical Therapist

PACE Southeast Michigan; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PACE Southeast Michigan is seeking a Physical Therapist to implement medically prescribed treatment programs aimed at relieving pain and restoring physical function. The role collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate rehabilitation services for participants in the home, community, and Day Health Center.

You will perform initial and periodic assessments, document care, and contribute to plan-of-care development, discharge planning, and quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate rehabilitation services with the inter-disciplinary team.
• Document all patient care in records and submit timely.
• Maintain clinical records and related forms.
• Participate in professional associations and ongoing education.
• May supervise support staff (PT Assistant & Rehabilitation Technician).
• Complete initial and periodic assessments, including home and facility visits.
• Communicate participant changes to the team and update the plan of care.
• Maintain productivity standards and ensure safety.

Job description

Job Description

The Physical Therapist implements medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs (i.e. heat, water, exercise, electricity, etc.) directed toward relieving pain and/or restoring or maintaining physical function.

• Works in conjunction with the inter-disciplinary team to coordinate rehabilitation services for participants at PACE Southeast Michigan. Assists in coordinating twenty four hour service. Performs participant assessments, plan of care, treatment, discharge planning and collaboration with other health care providers.
• Documents all care given to participants in accordance with department standard and submits to medical records in a timely fashion.
• Maintains clinical records, statistics, Data PACE and related forms timely and accurately.
• Actively participates in professional associations, educational programs and in-service education.
• May delegate and direct the activities of support staff (Physical Therapy Assistant & Rehabilitation Technician) providing necessary communication and guidance to those support providers.
• Complete initial and periodic assessments including home and facility assessments as needed. Complete assessments prior to care conference of participants.
• Communicate participant changes to team members and document in plan of care.
• Performs other related duties a determined by Rehabilitation Manager and site assignments, which may include aspects of program development and quality improvement projects.
• Maintains clinical productivity standards.
• Maintains awareness of participant safety issues within the clinic and in use of equipment.

Company Description

PACE is a "Best Place to Work" certified company. PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) is a unique health plan and care provider, committed to keeping aging adults with challenging healthcare conditions in their homes, by caring for their medical, physical, and social needs. PACE Southeast Michigan provides care and services in the home, the community, and our Day Health Center.