Physical Therapist - *NEW GRAD*

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 50,337 - 72,985; Full time

Job summary

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation in Saginaw, MI is seeking a Physical Therapist - NEW GRAD for the Outpatient Rehabilitation department. This Regular/Full-time role involves evaluating patients, planning and executing individualized physical therapy programs in line with licensure and scope of practice.

The position offers a sign-on bonus up to $20,000 with a three-year commitment and a compensation range of $36.54-$52.98 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of CAPTE (Accreditation) program.
• Licensure with the State of Michigan.
• Possesses and maintains BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and plan and execute individualized physical therapy programs.
• Provide patient care within license and regulatory requirements; collaborate with interdisciplinary team.
• Establish treatment goals, develop plans, and re-evaluate patient status.

Education

CAPTE Accredited program

Licensure with the State of Michigan

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Physical Therapist - NEW GRAD

Sign-on Bonus: up to $20,000 with a three-year commitment

Job Title: Physical Therapist

Primary Location: Mary Free Bed at Covenant: 700 Cooper Ave, Saginaw, MI

Department: Outpatient Rehabilitation

Employment Type: Regular/Full-time

Compensation Range: $36.54-$52.98 (dependent on experience)

Shift: Monday to Friday 4 - 10 hour days or 5 - 8 hour days, NO weekends

Hours of Work: 7am to 6pm

Organization context

Mary Free Bed is a not-for-profit, nationally accredited rehabilitation hospital providing inpatient and outpatient services, orthotics and prosthetics, and home and community programs. The organization focuses on rehabilitation and outcomes through a values-based culture and inter-disciplinary teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for evaluating patients and planning and executing individualized physical therapy programs in accordance with state licensure and PT scope of practice.

• Provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of license and regulatory requirements; collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to integrate treatment within the care plan.

• Establish treatment goals, develop written treatment plans, and administer treatments to meet those goals; re-evaluate patient status and revise plans as needed.

• Delegate tasks to physical therapist assistants and rehabilitation technicians as appropriate; ensure proper supervision and documentation.

• Document patient status and progress according to internal standards and reimbursement guidelines; communicate with the treatment team to integrate physical therapy with overall patient care.

• Participate in conferences and exchange of records with interdisciplinary team members; provide patient and family education including written instructions.

• Attend meetings and in-services as designated; follow hospital policies including patient confidentiality and infection control.

• Meet or exceed program productivity expectations and adhere to Mary Free Bed Standards of Behavior.

• Support program operations and participate in program development, research activities, and orientation/training of new staff as assigned.

Essential Job Qualifications

• Graduate of CAPTE (Accreditation) program.

• Licensure with the State of Michigan.

• Possesses and maintains BLS certification.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift, position, and transport patients; frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling, grasping, reaching; occasional climbing.

• Ability to hear, speak, write, and see (correctable vision).

• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds frequently and more than 75 pounds occasionally; ability to push/pull/carry 1 to 100+ pounds as needed; exertion up to 20-50 pounds occasionally, 10-20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.

Other Job Responsibilities

• Serve as clinical instructor for physical therapy students; supervise, teach, and evaluate student skills; coordinate with participating universities.

• Participate in program development and/or research; participate in orientation and training of new staff.

Equality and Accommodation

Mary Free Bed provides reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants or employees with a disability upon request, unless undue hardship would result. For accommodation requests, contact the Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].

Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.