Physical Therapist Full Time Days

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital specializing in rehabilitation medicine is seeking a Physical Therapist to treat patients using standard procedures and evaluations. Responsibilities include overseeing assistants, documenting treatments, and promoting interdisciplinary care. A Bachelor's degree and Michigan PT license are required. Competitive compensation with up to $10,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• License to practice as a Physical Therapist in Michigan required.
• Experience in administering and interpreting neuro-motor evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Treats patients using standard physical therapy procedures.
• Documents patient treatments and evaluations.
• Oversees and instructs physical therapy assistants.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Rehabilitative Techniques

Documentation

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy

Certification from an accredited physical therapy program

Job description

**Up to $10,000 Sign on Bonus, based on relevant experience**

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michiganis one of the nation’s largest hospitals specializing in rehabilitation medicine and research. RIM is known for its clinical expertise in spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, amputee, orthopedics and catastrophic injury care. The Institute houses the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery and the Southeastern Michigan Traumatic Brain Injury System (SEMTBIS), one of only 16 federally designated model systems of care for brain injury care and research. RIM also operates 31 outpatient sites throughout southeast Michigan specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics.

Summary Description:

Under general supervision of the supervisor, Physical Therapy, treats patients using standard physical therapy procedures such as heat, cold, electricity, traction, ultrasound and exercise. Evaluates patients motor and neurological capabilities and documents findings.

Treats patients using standard physical therapy procedures; assists patients in rehabilitative exercise programs; and instructs patients in the use of rehabilitative equipment such as braces, splints, and ambulation aides. Administers and interprets a variety of tests to evaluate the motor and neurological capabilities of patients.

Documents patient treatments, initial evaluation, progress notes and discharge summaries in accordance with departmental policies and service line protocols.

Co-signs notes written by physical therapy assistants, aides and/or students. Develops home care programs for patients and provides instruction to families during hospitalization and upon discharge. Attends interdisciplinary meetings and various conferences to report on patients progress; consults regularly with other service line team members regarding patient treatment. Oversees, instructs and evaluates physical therapy assistants, aids, students and/or volunteers, as assigned.

Responsible for the maintenance of equipment and supplies in assigned treatment areas; recommends the purchase of supplies and/or equipment, as needed. Maintains professional expertise through workshops, lectures, conferences, departmental, service line meetings, etc. in order to remain current on treatment techniques. Serves as a member of a designated service line.

Assists in the implementation of programs and services to foster a interdisciplinary approach and a service line system of care.

Promotes the values of the DMC by demonstrating behaviors supportive of a commitment to quality, community welfare, respect and involvement, teamwork, open and effective communication, innovation and education, and efficient and effective resource use.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy or certification from an accredited physical therapy program.
2. Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the State of Michigan.

Job: Physical Therapy

Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan

Facility: DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan

Job Type: Full Time

Shift Type: Day

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