Physical Therapist NW Detroit

Returning Applicant or New Applicant?; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development and CE

HSAs and FSAs

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance, legal insurance, etc.

Job summary

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan is seeking a Physical Therapist to treat patients using standard physical therapy procedures and to evaluate and document motor and neurological function. The role includes developing home care programs, instructing families, and mentoring staff, with responsibilities across interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities also include co-signing notes, maintaining equipment, and contributing to ongoing professional development within a leading rehabilitation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and/or certification from an accredited PT program (required).
• Minimum of three years of clinical experience.
• Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the State of Michigan.
• Minimum of 60 points on the professional growth and development criteria.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients using standard physical therapy procedures (heat, cold, electricity, traction, ultrasound, exercise).
• Evaluate patients' motor and neurological capabilities and document findings.
• Develop home therapy programs for patients and provide family instruction.
• Co-sign notes by PT assistants, aides, and students and mentor staff.
• Maintain equipment and supplies in treatment areas and participate in interdisciplinary meetings.

Skills

Three years of clinical experience

Active Michigan PT license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Certification from accredited PT program

Job description

Physical Therapist NW Detroit – 2606003136

Description

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michiganis committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

Benefit Statement

• 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. Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy or certification from an accredited physical therapy program.

1. Three years of clinical experience in order to acquire skills for independent patient treatment.
2. Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the State of Michigan.
3. 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.

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Job

: Therapy and Rehabilitation

Primary Location

MI-Detroit

Hospital/Facility

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan

Scheduled Hours

80

Shift Type

Days

FTE

1.000000