Physical Therapist (PT)

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(k) retirement savings plan with H4

Generous PTO

Career development and continuing教育

Health savings accounts

Employee Assistance program

Voluntary benefits: pet, legal, etc.

Job summary

Children's Hospital of Michigan, part of Tenet Healthcare, seeks a Physical Therapist to provide comprehensive PT services within a pediatric hospital setting in Detroit. You will evaluate, treat, and plan rehabilitation using standard modalities and supervise support staff.

You will develop home programs, coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, and stay current with evolving PT techniques to promote quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy or certification from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the State of Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients using standard physical therapy procedures such as heat, cold, electricity, traction, ultrasound and exercise.
• Evaluates patient’s motor and neurological capabilities and documents findings.
• Assists patients in rehabilitative exercise programs and instructs on rehabilitative equipment usage.
• Administers and interprets tests to evaluate motor and neurological capabilities.
• Documents treatments, initial evaluations, progress notes and discharge summaries.
• Develops home care programs and provides family instruction at discharge.
• Oversees and evaluates physical therapy assistants, aides, students and volunteers as assigned.
• Maintains equipment and supplies in treatment areas and recommends purchases.
• Maintains professional expertise through workshops, lectures and conferences.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy or certification from an accredited physical therapy program

Job description

Job Description - Physical Therapist (PT) (2606003118)

Job Description

Physical Therapist (PT) - 2606003118

Description

Children's Hospital 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

Under general supervision of the supervisor, Physical Therapy, treats patients using standard physical therapy procedures such as heat, cold, electricity, traction, ultrasound and exercise.

Evaluates patient’s 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.

Attends interdisciplinary meetings and various conferences to report on patient’s progress; consults regularly with other service line team members regarding patient treatment. Oversees, instructs 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.

Promotes the values of the DMC by demonstrating behaviors supportive of a commitment to quality, community welfare, respect and involvement, teamwork, open and effective communication, innovation and education, and efficient and effective resource use.

Qualifications

1. 1. Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy or certification from an accredited physical therapy program.
2. 2. Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the State of Michigan.

Facility Description

Children's Hospital of Michigan is an international leader in pediatric and adolescent medicine. Surgical services include general, thoracic, reconstructive and cardiovascular. Imaging technology designed specifically for children provides advanced diagnostic services including Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and MRI. The Children's Hospital of Michigan Emergency Department is a verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and dedicated pediatric burn center. Experts in pediatric critical care, rehabilitation, and neonatal and perinatal medicine provide care for thousands of children every year at Children's Hospital of Michigan, Children's Hospital of Michigan - Troy and six ambulatory sites.

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