Physical Therapist NW Detroit

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Career development

Health savings account

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare's DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan in Detroit seeks a Physical Therapist to evaluate, treat, and educate patients using standard physical therapy techniques. You will work on rehabilitative exercises and assistive devices, while documenting progress and outcomes.

The role offers a $20,000 sign-on bonus with relevant experience, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a large healthcare system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy or equivalent certification.
• Minimum three years of clinical experience in physical therapy.
• Current Michigan Physical Therapist license.
• Minimum 60 professional growth points.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients using standard PT procedures and exercise programs.
• Evaluate motor and neurological capabilities and document findings.
• Develop home exercise programs and educate families.
• Mentor staff and supervise PT assistants or students when needed.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Patient care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Job Description - Physical Therapist NW Detroit (2606003136)

Physical Therapist NW Detroit

Description

**$20,000 Sign on Bonus, with requiredrelevant experience**

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan is committed to providingexceptional patient care in a supportive andcollaborative environment. As a member of ourteam, you will have the opportunity to work withadvanced technology and be part of a healthcarecommunity dedicated to making a positive impacton the lives of our patients.

Benefit Statement

At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare C dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder C childcare, auto C home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, treats patients using standard physical therapy procedures such as heat, cold, electricity, traction, ultrasound and exercise. Responsible for treating the complex/specialty cases for assigned site(s). 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. Provides staff mentoring and develops/implements educational in-services for staff.

Attends interdisciplinary meetings and various conferences to report on patients progress; consults regularly with other service line team members regarding patient treatment. May oversee, instruct 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.

Qualifications

1. 1. Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy or certification from an accredited physical therapy program.
2. 2. Three years of clinical experience in order to acquire skills for independent patient treatment.
3. 3. Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the State of Michigan.
4. 4. Minimum of 60 points on the professional growth and development criteria.

Facility Description

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan is 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 Southeast 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.

EEO Statement

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Job

Physical Therapy

Hospital/Facility

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan

Job Type : Full-time

Shift Type : Days

Job Number

2606003136

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