Physical Therapist Stilson Full Time Days

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Physical Therapist to join its esteemed team at the DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan. In this role, you will deliver standard physical therapy procedures, evaluate patients, and document findings while promoting quality care within an interdisciplinary team environment.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist in Michigan.
• Experience with standards in physical therapy practices.

Responsibilities

• Treats patients using standard physical therapy procedures.
• Documents patient treatments and evaluations as per policies.
• Instructs patients on rehabilitative equipment and exercises.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Rehabilitative Exercises

Treatment Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Job Description - Physical Therapist Stilson Full Time Days (2506001622)

Job Description

Physical Therapist Stilson Full Time Days - 2506001622

Description

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 Southeastern 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.

Summary Description:

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 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. Attends interdisciplinary meetings and various conferences to report on patients 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

Qualifications :

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

Job

Job

: Therapy and Rehabilitation

Primary Location

Hospital/Facility

Hospital/Facility

: DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan

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