Senior Physical Therapist (PT)

Detroit Medical Center; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

PTO

Career Development

HSA/FSAs

EAP

Pet Insurance

Legal Insurance

Long-Term Care

Childcare

Job summary

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan in Detroit, MI is seeking a Physical Therapist leader for PRN daytime coverage. The role focuses on overseeing the PT team, coordinating schedules, and ensuring high-quality patient care within established policies.

The ideal candidate will have a PT degree, Michigan license, and 3–5 years of leadership experience in a clinical setting, contributing to department improvements and staff development.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy (or PT certification) from an accredited program.
• 3–5 years of progressively responsible clinical leadership experience.
• Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist in Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the physical therapy team under general supervision.
• Coordinate staff work schedules and patient care assignments.
• Ensure adherence to department policies and procedures for efficient service delivery.
• Mentor and develop therapy staff and provide clinical resources.
• Participate in department improvement and program development initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical supervision

Staff scheduling

Patient care

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Physical Therapy

Michigan PT license

Job description

DMC Rehabilitation Institute 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.

Benefits 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 & 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 & childcare, auto & home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary / Responsibilities

• Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, provides oversight to the physical therapy team.
• Assists department leadership in overseeing the day-to-day operations and resolving problems.
• Coordinates staff work schedules and patient care assignments to ensure timely service delivery.
• Follows, clarifies and enforces department policies and procedures to ensure efficient provision of physical therapy services.
• Assumes supervisory responsibility in the absence of department leadership.
• Participates in the selection and evaluation of physical therapy personnel.
• Coordinates and participates in department performance improvement activities.
• Serves as a clinical resource to the physical therapy team and assists departmental staff with resolving complex cases and/or problems.
• Participates in setting and implementing goals for the physical therapy team.
• Serves as a mentor to assist in professional growth and development of therapy staff.
• Provides in-service education and orientation programs.
• Oversees, instructs and evaluates physical therapy staff in the application of physical therapy principles, modalities and techniques.
• Assists with volunteer program, as needed.
• Functions as a role model for customer service.
• Assists in marketing physical therapy services to patients, families and other health care professionals in the community.
• Serves as a clinical resource for community-based agencies, institutions and universities.
• Assists management in department functions and special projects, i.e., utilization review, quality assurance, program development and committee work.
• Conducts studies and research projects as requested.
• Performs all the duties/responsibilities of a Physical Therapist, as required.

Qualifications

Qualifications - External

• Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy or a certification in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Three to five years of progressively more responsible experience in a clinical area in order to acquire leadership skills, and skills for specialized and independent patient treatment.
• Leadership experience is strongly preferred.
• Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the State of Michigan.

Facility Description

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan is 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 Southeast 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.

EEO Statement

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Job: Rehab (Physical Therapy)

Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan

Facility: DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan

Job Type: PRN

Shift Type: Day

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.

E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.