Physical Therapist - Requisition #318962

Infor; Marshall (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall, MI is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to plan and administer prescribed therapy programs. The role focuses on restoring function, relieving pain, and preventing disability following disease or injury.

The incumbent will review referrals, perform evaluations, and document patient progress while delivering compassionate patient care. Inpatient experience and BLS/CPR certification within 3 months are preferred, with strong interpersonal skills essential.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a physical therapist in Michigan.
• BLS/CPR certification within three months of hire.
• Inpatient experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.
• Records treatment, tests, patient response, and results as required by Oaklawn policy.
• Reviews physician referrals and patient records to determine treatment.
• Performs patient tests, measurements and evaluations.
• Administers therapeutic exercises and manual therapy to improve muscle function.
• Instructs and motivates patients in exercises.
• Applies physical agents and traction as prescribed.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist (MI)

Job description

Job Summary: Plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs for patients to restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of body part.

Essential Functions:

• Consistently uses an outward mindset and puts forth exemplary effort in accomplishing his/her goals and objectives in a manner that helps others to achieve their goals and objectives.
• Determines appropriateness of prescribed therapies and goals for identified pathophysiological state.
• Records treatment, test procedures, patient response, and results of such as required by Oaklawn and department policy.
• Reviews and evaluates physician’s referral (prescription) and patient’s medical record to determine physical therapy treatment required.
• Performs patient tests, measurements, and evaluations.
• Administers therapeutic exercises to improve or maintain muscle function.
• Instructs, motivates, and assists patients in exercises.
• Administers treatments involving application of physical agents.
• Administers manual therapy.
• Administers traction to relieve neck and back pain using intermittent and static traction equipment.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills.

Minimum Qualifications: Licensed physical therapist by the State of Michigan or ability to become licensed within three (3) months of hire. American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification within three (3) months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: One (1) year inpatient experience preferred. Demonstrates strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills.

Working Conditions: Potentially exposed to infectious diseases.

Physical Requirements: Constantly stand, reach, see/visual acuity, handle/grasp/feel, talk/hear. Frequently sit, walk, lift/carry 1 to 25 lbs. Occasionally lift/carry 25 to 50+ lbs.

Marshall, 200 N. Madison, Marshall, MI 49068