Physical Therapist - Requisition #943251

Infor; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Michigan is seeking a licensed physical therapist to plan and administer treatment programs for patients. Responsibilities include evaluating patient records, performing tests, and administering therapeutic exercises. Candidates must be licensed or able to obtain a license within three months, and BLS certification is required. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed physical therapist or ability to become licensed within three months.
• BLS from American Red Cross or American Heart Association certification within three months.
• One year out-patient experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and administers physical therapy treatment programs for patients.
• Determines appropriateness of prescribed therapies.
• Records treatment, test procedures, and patient response.
• Reviews and evaluates physician's referral and patient's medical record.
• Performs patient tests and measurements.
• Administers therapeutic exercises and treatments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Education

Licensed physical therapist by the State of Michigan

BLS certification

Job description

All CDC recommended vaccines are required vaccinations at Oaklawn. Seasonally, and upon determination of Senior leadership, the Influenza Vaccine may be mandatory; in those years, compliance is required. For all vaccines, Religious Exemptions and Medical Contraindications are available.

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 hospital 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. BLS from American Red Cross or American Heart Association certification within three (3) months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

One (1) year out-patient 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.