Physical Therapist, Acute Care, PRN - Bronson Methodist Hospital

Bronson Healthcare; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Bronson Methodist Hospital is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join the Acute Care team in Kalamazoo. The PRN role supports evaluation and treatment of patients to restore mobility, strength, and function while collaborating with a multidisciplinary care team.

The ideal candidate will have a degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program, Michigan licensure, BLS within 3 months, and a valid Michigan driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Requires degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in Michigan in good standing.
• BLS certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Driver's license in Michigan and daily car for business use (Bronson at Home).

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with injuries or neuromuscular conditions to restore function and independence.
• Perform and document patient evaluations and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams for setting goals and progress.
• Supervise clinical staff and students, and participate in department process improvements.

Skills

Team collaboration

English communication

Keyboarding

Patient interaction

Education

Physical therapy degree

Job description

Love Where You Work! Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community. If you’re ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience.

Location:

Kalamazoo-601 John St.-Bronson Methodist Hospital South Campus (South Pavilion)

Title:

Physical Therapist, Acute Care, PRN - Bronson Methodist Hospital

Evaluates plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases, to improve/restore function, increase strength, relieve pain, and enhance functional independence. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

• Graduates from an accredited Physical Therapy program
• Licensed Physical Therapist in good standing for the State of Michigan
• BLS required within 3 months after hire
• Current driver's license in the state of Michigan, availability of car for business use on a daily basis, and proof of insurance required for Bronson at Home
• Keyboarding skills to operate a PC/mobile device
• Must work as a team member and be able to effectively communicate with patients, visitors, and all members of the care delivery team
• Social sensitivity and the ability to communicate in English effectively
• Regularly performs work requiring a high level of interpersonal skills to deal with delicate patient care matters

Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines. Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time. Involves considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of light-weight objects (i.e., 50 pounds or less) and assisting with heavier tasks such as assisting in lifting and moving patients. Minor straining or fatiguing positions must be assumed, and some fatiguing physical motions are required.

Clinical Duties

• Interpretation and implementation of referrals; evaluates patient functional abilities/disabilities such as range of motion, strength, coordination, etc. through standardized assessment and testing; establishes functional baseline to be used throughout treatment as a gauge of progress and physical improvements
• Interdisciplinary discussion/rounds/clinics
• Establish education and treatment planning
• Family and community education
• Interdisciplinary team discussions hospital rounds/clinics
• Patient care goal setting and estimating length of treatment
• Direct patient care, including conducting individual and/or group Physical Therapy activities according to treatment plan; facilitates and instructs patients in the skills necessary to successfully participate
• May design and fabricate splints and other assistive devices
• Program development and participation in department process improvement
• Serving as a resource person in areas of expertise
• Providing in-services in areas of expertise for the Bronson Rehabilitation System
• May need to cross train and provide coverage at other departments within Rehabilitation Services as needed.

Administration Duties

• Documenting evaluations, patient treatment plans, treatments performed, and progress; indicates condition in relationship to establish goals and alterations to treatment plan to enhance therapy potential.
• Documenting in the electronic health record per compliance timelines
• Responsible for communicating to leadership any limitations that prevent timely documentation.
• For each person served the therapist maintains accurate, legible and complete records.
• Serving on committees and task forces
• Participating in process improvement
• Demonstrates time management skills.
• Supervision of PTA, Rehab Clinical Assistant, PT students, PTA students and volunteers.

Shift & Hours

Shift First Shift Time Type Part time Scheduled Weekly Hours 10 Cost Center 4000 Physical Therapy Acute Care (BMH)

Bronson Healthcare is a community-owned, not-for-profit health system that has been serving southwest Michigan since 1900. Today, with a workforce of 9,000 people and 1,500 medical staff members, it is the area’s largest employer and leading healthcare system. Bronson provides care in virtually every specialty and offers a full range of services from primary care to critical care at more than 100 locations. Bronson’s exceptionally high quality standards enable us to do what’s right for our patients and their families. We are empowered as individuals and as teams, to apply our skills and experience so that every patient receives safe, timely and effective treatment. By putting each patient and their family at the center of our work, we demonstrate the dignity and respect we have for each individual we serve. This unwavering commitment to serving others combined with our unique healing environment helps make the patient experience here an exceptional one. The excellence and Positivity of our employees and medical staff has contributed to Bronson Healthcare being ranked by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers (2022-23), by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023) and by the National Association for Business Resources as one of the 2023 Top 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.