Physical Therapist - Sunday Only

Rivetus Rehabilitation; Shelby Township (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) eligibility & matching after 3 

Professional license reimbursement

Job summary

Rivetus Rehabilitation is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join the Shelby Health & Rehabilitation Center in Shelby Township, MI. You will assess and treat patients and contribute to care planning in a geriatric post-acute setting.

You will provide supervision for PTAs and aides, participate in care conferences, and ensure documentation adheres to current standards. The role offers Sundays Only with Premium Weekend Pay.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Licensure as required by the State of Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical therapy screenings and evaluations to determine patient physical status.
• Provide physical therapy treatment consistent with the professional and ethical standards of the APTA for Physical Therapists.
• Develop and implement treatment plans using strengthening, modalities and retraining to reach patients’ highest potential for independence.
• Provide direct patient care in accordance with productivity standards by use of graded activities to facilitate the restoration of physical and functional abilities.
• Check, instruct, assign and review the work of PTAs and aides as assigned.
• Provide documentation to maintain quality of the medical record as it relates to accuracy, continuity of care and reimbursement guidelines.
• Participate, as requested, in patient care conferences, per company guidelines.
• Participate in CQI activities as required ensuring continuous quality of care.
• Promote current standards of clinical practice through participation in continuing education and in‑service programs.
• Coordinate and/or participate in in‑service programs for internal/external groups.
• Participate in new program development.
• Participate in company meetings and additional activities directed to facilitate effective departmental operations.

Skills

Professional judgment

Initiative

Patient-centered care

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

Accredited Physical Therapy program

Michigan state licensure

Job description

Join the Rivetus Team! Rivetus has been serving the geriatric post‑acute community since 1998. We are a specialized rehabilitation company operated and managed at the executive level by licensed clinicians. Our unique perspective combines superior knowledge of the healthcare regulatory industry with a passion for positive patient outcomes. We incorporate solid business practices with skill and compassion to provide superior service, expedite healing, and enhance the quality of life for patients recovering in skilled nursing facilities.

Facility Location

Shelby Health & Rehabilitation Center – 46100 Schoenherr Road, Shelby Township, MI 48315

Schedule

Sundays Only! Premium Weekend Pay

General Summary

In this role you will provide physical therapy services to patients impaired by physical dysfunction, including assessment, treatment planning and implementation of treatment plans. You will participate in patient care conferences, program development, and screenings as appropriate. You will provide supervision for PTAs and aides as assigned and complete appropriate documentation while adhering to policies, procedures and current standards of clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical therapy screenings and evaluations to determine patient physical status.
• Provide physical therapy treatment consistent with the professional and ethical standards of the APTA for Physical Therapists.
• Develop and implement treatment plans using strengthening, modalities and retraining to reach patients’ highest potential for independence.
• Provide direct patient care in accordance with productivity standards by use of graded activities to facilitate the restoration of physical and functional abilities.
• Check, instruct, assign and review the work of PTAs and aides as assigned.
• Provide documentation to maintain quality of the medical record as it relates to accuracy, continuity of care and reimbursement guidelines.
• Participate, as requested, in patient care conferences, per company guidelines.
• Participate in CQI activities as required ensuring continuous quality of care.
• Promote current standards of clinical practice through participation in continuing education and in‑service programs.
• Coordinate and/or participate in in‑service programs for internal/external groups.
• Participate in new program development.
• Participate in company meetings and additional activities directed to facilitate effective departmental operations.

Required Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Licensure as required by the State of Michigan.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to exercise professional judgement and initiative when analyzing problems and recommending solutions.
• Initiative and flexibility in the work environment.
• Ability to react effectively to the needs of patients and their families.
• Physical ability to bend, position, transfer and lift patients weighing from 80 pounds to over 300 pounds, without restriction, utilizing lifting devices clinically recommended for the patient.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) eligibility & matching after 3 months of service
• Professional license reimbursement