SEH-PHYSICAL THERAPIST- OUTPATIENT REHAB - Lymphedema Trained - NEW HIRE INCENTIVE

JOB TITLE SEH-PHYSICAL THERAPIST- OUTPATIENT REHAB - Lymphedema Trained - NEW HIRE INCENTIVE JOB HEADER DPT, PT, Sign On Bonus $5,000, Lymphedema Trained JOB REQUIREMENTS Positions Location: Charlotte, MI ## 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 confidentialit