Staff Physical Therapist - Full Time Days - Fraser

Henry Ford Health; Michigan; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate movement dysfunction, design treatments to restore function, reduce pain, and prevent disability. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and staff, document care and billing accurately, and participate in ongoing education to maintain clinical excellence.

Qualifications include Michigan licensure or eligibility within 30 days and a CAPTE-accredited PT program degree (Bachelor with 5 years' experience or

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for State of Michigan physical therapy licensure within 30 days of applying.
• Bachelor degree in Physical Therapy with 5 years of experience OR Master’s/Doctorate in Physical Therapy from a CAPTE-accredited program.

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 to ensure optimal patient care.
• Acts as a team member in care and mentoring with staff.
• Maintains clinical productivity standards and ongoing clinical education.
• Helps ensure patient safety and maintains confidentiality per HFHS policies.

Skills

Patient assessment

Documentation

Collaboration

Communication

Mentoring

Clinical productivity

Education

CAPTE-accredited PT program

Job description

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)

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
• Department: Physical Ther - HFMHC Fraser
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable