Physical Therapist - Outpatient

10 Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital; Elk Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vis

PTO

Holiday Pay

PSLF Eligible

Annual Merit Increases

Job summary

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist at our Munson location. You will evaluate patients, design and implement individualized PT plans, and work with a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal recovery outcomes.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, educating patients and families, and adhering to state licensure and program objectives. Competitive salary, sign-on bonus, and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist in Michigan.
• CAPTE-accredited program.
• Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and evaluates patient needs for physical therapy.
• Plans and executes individualized treatment programs.
• Develops written treatment plans and documents progress.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to achieve goals.
• Educates patients and families on PT procedures and home exercises.
• Demonstrates continued professional development and program improvement.

Education

CAPTE Licensure

BLS for Healthcare Professionals

Job description

Summary

• *7,500 Sign on Bonus Available*


• Primary Location MFB @ Munson


• Employment Type Full time - 40 hours


• Compensation: $76,003 and goes up based on experience


• Days Worked Monday - Friday, no holidays or weekends


• Other Benefits: Annual Merit Increases, Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision,), PTO, Holiday Pay, PSLF Eligible

Assumes full responsibility for evaluating patient’s need for physical therapy. Plans and executes individual treatment programs in accordance with the State of Michigan licensure and PT scope of practice. Keeps treatment skills upgraded through continuing education, evidence-based research, and program development. Perform job responsibilities in accordance with the program’s strategic objectives and goals to carry out organizational strategic objectives. Staff will provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by law and regulation.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Provides patient care. (Q)


• Evaluates patient condition.


• Establishes treatment goals in collaboration with patient and family as appropriate, and in collaboration with the treatment team.


• Treatment goals should be interdisciplinary and patient-centered whenever possible.


• Establishes written treatment plan, and administers treatment for each patient according to the stated goals.


• Delegates responsibilities to physical therapist assistants and rehabilitation technicians as appropriate.


• Re-evaluates patient's status and effects of treatment.


• Revises treatment plan as necessary.


• Reviews revised goals with patient and family as appropriate.


• Evaluates patient's need for medical equipment and orders the appropriate equipment as necessary.


• Evaluates equipment upon delivery and instructs patient, patient's family and health care workers on its use.


• Participates in planning for patient discharge by considering and communicating with patient, family, community support/services and environmental limitations.


• Demonstrates competence in relevant software and hardware required to meet job responsibilities. (Q)


• Documents patient's status and progress through initial evaluation, progress notes, and discharge summary according to established internal/external time standards and adherence to reimbursement guidelines. (Q)


• Communicates with others to integrate physical therapy treatment with all aspects of patient care. (Q,S)


• Participates in conferences/discussions as needed and exchange of written records with other interdisciplinary team members to integrate physical therapy treatment plan.


• Instructs the patient and the family in physical therapy procedures as part of providing patient and family education including written instructions as necessary.


• Attends various meetings and in-services as designated. (Q,P)


• Follows all hospital policy and procedures including but not limited to patient confidentiality and infection control. (Q)


• Meets or exceeds program productivity expectations. (F)


• Provides discipline specific coverage (following cross training) within the Mary Free Bed system as requested. (F,S)


• Adheres to the Mary Free Bed Standards of Behavior when working with patients, coworkers and members of the community. (Q,S,P)


• Supports program operations as assigned. (Q, S, P, G, F)


• May perform the following items to meet program or hospital needs. (Q, S, P, G, F)


• Participates in orientation and training of new staff. (Q, P)


• Serves as clinical instructor for physical therapy students. Supervises, teaches, and evaluates skills of students. Communicates with participating universities regarding skill levels of students. (S)


• Participates in program development and/or research activities as assigned. (Q, G)


• Meet or exceed clinical outcome collection standards established by department leadership. Meet or exceed clinical outcome performance/improvement goals established by department leadership in designated programs.

We’ll embrace all people by:

• Treating everyone with dignity and respect.


• Opening more doors to opportunity for others to succeed.


• Growing talent and people.


• Ensuring a welcoming experience for all we serve, regardless of origin, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status.


• Taking action against discrimination.


• Honoring our differences and how we collaborate.


• Educating staff, patients and the communities we care for.


• Restoring hope and freedom, together.

Customer Service Responsibilities

Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.

Responsibilities in Quality Improvement

Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.

Essential Job Qualifications

Graduate of Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) Licensure is required in every US State and Territory the Therapist is practicing. Licensure requirements should be met according to individual State laws. Munson Location Specific: Current American Heart Association BLS Course for Healthcare Professionals. Training will be provided within 60 days of hire if applicable. Current American Heart Association BLS Course for Healthcare Professionals. Training will be provided within 60 days of hire if applicable

Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification Levels: None (No specific requirements) Occasionally (Less than 1/3) Frequently (1/3 to 2/3) Majority (More than 2/3) Remain in a stationary position: None Traverse or move around work location: Occasionally Use keyboard: None Operate or use department specific equipment: None Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder: None Position self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role: Frequently Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding: Frequently Transport, position, and/or exert force: Up to 10 pounds: Majority Up to 25 pounds: Frequently Up to 50 pounds: Frequently Up to 75 pounds: Frequently More than 100 pounds: Occasionally Other weight: Up to___ pounds: Other: None

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please 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 characteristic. At Mary Free Bed, we work towards putting everybody in motion. Fueled by our passion for innovative, integrated rehabilitation care, our teams work together to elevate everyone’s potential. Whether you’re here to ensure a safe environment at our hospitals, provide clinical care or help our patients navigate their next appointment, we’re united by the same mission: to restore hope and freedom through rehabilitation. Everyone plays an integral role in defining a better future for ourselves, our patients, and our communities.

You included.