Physical Therapist Casual

McLaren Health Care; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 5,510,000 - 7,577,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem

Variable daily hours

Job summary

McLaren Health Care is seeking a per diem Physical Therapist to assess movement and functional deficits, develop individualized treatment plans, and enhance patient mobility and independence.

The role requires graduation from an accredited physical therapy program and current state licensure, with BLS certification preferred. The PT will educate patients and families, document progress, and participate in quality improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program of physical therapy.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient evaluations through history, systems review, tests and measures to obtain data.
• Establishes an individualized plan of care and selects treatment techniques aligned with physician orders.
• Conducts ongoing reassessment of patient progress and response to treatment.
• Initiates and manages the discharge plan starting at the first visit and continuing through treatment.
• Supervises and delegates to ancillary staff and students per state laws and department policy.
• Completes legible, accurate documentation within established timeframes per policy and accreditation/insurance rules.
• Communicates with patient, family, caregivers and care team to maximize benefit using AIDET.
• Assesses educational needs and provides education to meet those needs.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and professional growth through ongoing education.

Education

Graduate of an accredited program of physical therapy

Job description

Position Summary

The physical therapist will accurately assess, differentially diagnosis, and identify deficits in a patient’s ability to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives.They develop an individualized treatment plan with patient-centered goals to reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability and work with the individual to prevent the loss of mobility.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Performs patient evaluations through the process of obtaining history, performing relevant systems review, and selecting and administering specific tests and measures to obtain data.
• Establishes an individualized plan of care and selects treatment techniques that addresses the specific impairments identified in the evaluation and in accordance with physician orders.
• Conducts ongoing reassessment of the patient and their response to treatment.
• Initiates and manages the discharge plan beginning at the first visit and continuing throughout treatment.
• Supervises and delegates to ancillary staff and students consistent with state laws and department policy.
• Completes legible, accurate and clear documentation within the established timeframe identified in the department policy and procedure and in accordance with accreditation requirements and insurance regulations.
• Communicates with the patient, family, caregivers, significant others, and members of the health care team to promote maximum benefit of care utilizing AIDET.
• Assesses educational needs of the patient, family, caregiver, or significant other and provides education to meet those needs.
• Participates in professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, including in-service meetings, workshops, and by reading current literature concerning scope of practice.
• Actively participates in quality improvement activities.
• Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff. Complies with appropriate and approved safety standards.
• Functions within scope of practice as defined by the state’s practice act.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited program of physical therapy.
• Current state Board of Physical Therapy licensure.
• BLS certification.

Preferred

• One year of physical therapist experience.

Lead Preferred

• Three years recent clinical expertise in area of concentration.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Per Diem
• Daily Work Times: Variable
• Hours Per Pay Period: 0.01
• On Call: No
• Weekends: No