Physical Therapist PRN

Returning Applicant or New Applicant?; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

Health savings accounts

Job summary

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan in Detroit, MI is seeking a Physical Therapist PRN to provide patient care using a wide range of therapies and modalities in a dynamic rehabilitation setting.

You will evaluate and treat patients, develop home programs, mentor staff, and participate in interdisciplinary conferences while maintaining documentation and compliance with service line protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy or certification from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Three years of clinical experience in order to acquire skills for independent patient treatment.
• 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 such as heat, cold, electricity, traction, ultrasound and exercise.
• Evaluate patients' motor and neurological capabilities and document findings.
• Treat patients using standard physical therapy procedures; assist patients in rehabilitative exercise programs; instructs patients in the use of rehabilitative equipment such as braces, splints, and ambulation aides.
• Administer and interpret tests to evaluate motor and neurological capabilities.
• Document treatments, initial evaluation, progress notes and discharge summaries.
• Co-sign notes written by PT assistants, aides and/or students; develop home care programs for patients and instruct families.
• Provide staff mentoring and develop/implement educational in-services for staff.
• Attend interdisciplinary meetings and report patient progress; consult with service line team members.
• Oversee, instruct and evaluate PT assistants, aides, students and/or volunteers as assigned.
• Maintain equipment and supplies; recommend purchases; stay current on treatment techniques.
• Serve as a member of a designated service line and foster an interdisciplinary care approach.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the State of Michigan

Job description

Physical Therapist PRN – 2606003756

Description

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan is 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

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 / Responsibilities

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 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 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

: Therapy and Rehabilitation

Primary Location

: MI-Detroit

Hospital/Facility

: DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan

Scheduled Hours : 00

Shift Type: Days

FTE : 0.010000