Staff Physical Therapist

Henry Ford Health; Wyandotte (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to perform PT evaluation and diagnose movement dysfunction, using interventions to promote movement, reduce pain, restore function and prevent disability. The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and nurses within HFHS.

The ideal candidate will document care, discharge plans, and participate in student education while maintaining patient safety and confidentiality in a HIPAA-compliant environment and upholding HFHS policies.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for State of Michigan Physical Therapist licensure (within 30 days of applying).
• CPR certification (or obtain within 90 days of hire).
• CAPTE-accredited PT program degree required.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessment, treatment, discharge planning and collaboration with other health care providers.
• Documents patient care and billing information timely and in accordance with department standards.
• Communicates with co-workers and other professionals, including physicians and nurses, to ensure optimal patient care.
• Acts as a team member and mentors other staff in patient care.
• Delegates patient care tasks to support staff per MI Licensure Administrative Rules with appropriate supervision.
• Maintains clinical productivity standards.
• Maintains ongoing clinical education to sustain technical expertise.
• Participates in in-services, staff meetings, quality activities and program development.
• Maintains patient confidentiality per HFHS HIPAA policies.
• Ensures adherence to applicable laws, HFHS policies, Code of Conduct and other procedures.
• Represents HFHS at community and professional functions if requested.
• Participates in student education programs.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

Master’s/Doctorate in Physical Therapy (CAPTE-accredited program)

Job description

Company Description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Perform PT evaluation and diagnose movement dysfunction; use interventions to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function and prevent disability.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessment, treatment, discharge planning and collaboration with other health care providers.
• Documents patient care and billing information timely and in accordance with department standards.
• Communicates with co-workers, and other professionals, including physicians and nurses as needed to ensure optimal patient care.
• Functions as a team member in care of patients and in mentoring with other staff.
• Delegates aspects of patient care to support staff per PT/PTA MI Licensure Administrative Rules providing necessary communication and supervision.
• Maintains clinical productivity standards.
• Maintains technical clinical expertise through ongoing clinical education.
• Participates in in-services, staff meetings, quality activities and aspects of program development.
• Maintains awareness of patient safety issues within the clinic and in the use of equipment. Assists in the maintenance of patient care equipment as needed.
• Maintains patient confidentiality according to HFHS HIPAA policies.
• Maintains adherence to all applicable Federal/State law/regulations, APTA standards of practice, MI Licensure requirements, the HFHS Integrity/ Compliance Program, Code of Conduct, as well as all other HFHS policies and procedures.
• If requested, represents HFHS at community and professional functions.
• Participates in student education programs
• May have other duties assigned as needed.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Physical Therapist bachelor degree with 5 years of experience OR Master’s/Doctorate degree acquired from a Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited program

Certifications/Licensures Required

• Current State of Michigan licensure. Will consider those who will be licensed within 30 days of applying.
• Current CPR certification (or obtain within 90 days of hire)