Physical Therapist Fraser

Henry Ford Health; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Physical Therapist in Michigan to perform patient evaluations, diagnose movement dysfunction, and apply interventions to promote movement, reduce pain, and restore function.

You will collaborate with physicians and nurses, document care and billing, and participate in program development and student education. Michigan licensure or eligibility within 30 days is required along with CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Physical Therapy with 5 years of experience or a Master’s/Doctorate from a CAPTE-accredited program.
• Current State of Michigan licensure or eligibility within 30 days of applying.
• Current CPR certification (or within 90 days of hire).

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessment, treatment, discharge planning and collaboration with other health care providers.
• Documents patient care and billing information timely and in accordance with department standards.
• Communicates with co-workers and other professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
• Functions as a team member in care of patients and mentoring with other staff.
• Delegates patient care tasks to support staff with appropriate supervision.
• Maintains clinical productivity standards.
• Maintains clinical expertise through ongoing education.
• Participates in in-services, staff meetings and program development.
• Maintains patient safety awareness and equipment use and maintenance.
• Maintains HIPAA confidentiality and compliance with HFHS policies.
• Represents HFHS at community and professional functions if requested.
• Participates in student education programs.

Education

Physical Therapist bachelor degree with 5 years of experience

Master's/Doctorate degree CAPTE accredited program

Job description

Job Description

Perform PT evaluation and diagnose movement dysfunction; use interventions to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function and prevent disability.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs patient assessment, treatment, discharge planning and collaboration with other health care providers.
• Documents patient care and billing information timely and in accordance with department standards.
• Communicates with co-workers, and other professionals, including physicians and nurses as needed to ensure optimal patient care.
• Functions as a team member in care of patients and in mentoring with other staff.
• Delegates aspects of patient care to support staff per PT/PTA MI Licensure Administrative Rules providing necessary communication and supervision.
• Maintains clinical productivity standards.
• Maintains technical clinical expertise through ongoing clinical education.
• Participates in in-services, staff meetings, quality activities and aspects of program development.
• Maintains awareness of patient safety issues within the clinic and in the use of equipment. Assists in the maintenance of patient care equipment as needed.
• Maintains patient confidentiality according to HFHS HIPAA policies.
• Maintains adherence to all applicable Federal/State law/regulations, APTA standards of practice, MI Licensure requirements, the HFHS Integrity/ Compliance Program, Code of Conduct, as well as all other HFHS policies and procedures.
• If requested, represents HFHS at community and professional functions.
• Participates in student education programs
• May have other duties assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

** EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:**

• Physical Therapist bachelor degree with 5 years of experience OR Master’s/Doctorate degree acquired from a Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited program

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Current State of Michigan licensure. Will consider those who will be licensed within 30 days of applying.
• Current CPR certification (or obtain within 90 days of hire)