Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

Develops and implements physical therapy treatment plans for assigned patients; evaluates and modifies patient care treatments as appropriate. Provides physical therapy interventions in order to maximize the values, potential, and satisfaction of our patients. Assumes responsibility for creating experience-based service..

Essential Duties:

• Completes initial physical therapy evaluations and develops a treatment plan of care for assigned patients; coordinates acquisition of needed adaptive devices, durable medical equipment and orthoses.
• Provides physical therapy treatment including gait training, transfer training, balance training, strengthening, stretching and other modalities.
• Documents patient treatments, initial evaluation, progress notes and discharge summaries in a timely manner and in accordance with Hospital policies and insurance requirements.
• Performs physical therapy re-evaluations to assess patient progress; recommends changes to the treatment plan of care as appropriate.
• Communicates regularly with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, patient families, insurance companies and others regarding patient's treatment and progress.
• Instructs and teaches patients in safe transfers, activities of daily living, correct ambulation, therapeutic exercises and correct usage of exercise equipment; trains family members and caregivers on various therapeutic procedures and home exercises.
• Provides guidance to assigned staff. Duties include, but are not limited to, assigning and reviewing work, training, co-signing documentation. Provides supervision to PTAs and Rehab Aides.
• Schedules patient treatments/appointments along with referring patients to other hospital services.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service programs as required.
• Assists in maintaining therapy equipment and treatment areas; orders supplies as necessary.
• Supports and serves as a role model for our mission, vision, values, and customer service initiatives. Adheres to the organization's policies & procedures, and compliance guidelines.
• Is responsible for creating a destination, experience-based service; delivers customized experiences using patient profiles.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

General Requirements	Valid State of Michigan Physical Therapist License * CPR/BCLS certification * Valid Michigan driver's license * Proof of current Automobile Insurance
Work Experience	Minimum of one year of related physical therapy experience or school-based experience
Education	Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy
Specialized Knowledge and Skills	Knowledge of physical therapy theory and techniques * Knowledge of accrediting and regulatory standards and hospital policies related to the provision of rehabilitation services including HIPAA confidentiality and JCAHO mandates * Written and computer skills necessary to prepare required documentation * Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate, orally and in written form, with patients, families, physicians, health care professionals, and insurance companies in the exchange of information. Presents self in a warm, professional and caring manner. * Demonstrates professional appearance. * Skills necessary to provide guidance, training, prioritize and review the work of assigned staff * Analytical ability to develop treatment plans based on physical therapy theory and incorporation of patient and physician goals * Mental ability to complete required documentation in a timely manner, deal with the concerns of patients and their families, and handle frequent scheduling changes * Physical ability to stand for prolonged periods of time, transfer/lift/ reposition patients, assist patients with exercises, properly operate rehabilitation equipment/devices, and access patient homes which may not be barrier free