Staff Physical Therapist Detroit Northwest

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health Northwest Medical Group is seeking a Staff Physical Therapist in Detroit, MI. The role focuses on PT evaluation, movement diagnosis, and interventions to restore function and reduce pain.

This full-time, day-shift position emphasizes collaboration with physicians, nurses, and staff to ensure high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate holds a Michigan PT license with 5 years of experience or a CAPTE-accredited MS/PhD, and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist in Michigan (active)
• Current CPR certification (or within 90 days of hire)

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessment, treatment, discharge planning and collaborates with other health care providers.
• Documents patient care and billing information in a timely manner per department standards.
• Communicates with coworkers and other professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
• Functions as a team member and mentors other staff.
• Delegates aspects of patient care to support staff with supervision per MI PT/PTA rules.
• Maintains clinical productivity standards.
• Maintains clinical expertise through ongoing education.
• Participates in in-services, staff meetings, and program development.
• Maintains patient safety awareness and equipment maintenance as needed.
• Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA and HFH policies.
• Follows all applicable laws and HFH policies.
• Represents HFH at community/professional events as needed.
• Participates in student education programs.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy with 5 years of experience OR CAPTE-accredited MS/PhD

Job description

Job Description

Exciting opportunity to join Henry Ford Health Northwest Medical Group as a Staff Physical Therapist.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Location: Detroit, Northwest

Schedule: Full Time Days

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

PRINCIPLE 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 HFH HIPAA policies.
• Maintains adherence to all applicable Federal/State law/regulations, APTA standards of practice, MI Licensure requirements, the HFH Integrity/ Compliance Program, Code of Conduct, as well as all other HFH policies and procedures.
• If requested, represents HFH at community and professional functions.
• Participates in student education programs

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

** 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.
• Current CPR certification (or obtain within 90 days of hire).