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CAR-PHYSICAL THERAPIST - OP/IP - SIGN ON Bonus

 

PT, DPT, Sign on Bonus

 

Positions Location: Carson City, MI

 

Job Description

 

General Purpose of Job:  

Evaluate patients, plan treatment programs, and provide physical therapy interventions to patients. Delegate and supervise physical therapy activities performed by others.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis.  Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader.  Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

  • Evaluate the assess patients based upon the written prescription of the referring M.D., D.O., D.D.S., P.A., N.P., or podiatrist. Establish reasonable goals with patient and/or family.
  • Communicate the treatment plan, treatment goals, and progress toward goals to the patient and/or caregivers.
  • Perform treatment according to the established plan, utilizing all available modalities, equipment and techniques within the scope of physical therapy.
  • Performs medical record documentation according to established criteria.
  • Re-evaluate patients, modify treatment programs and goals as needed, and make recommendations as to their discharge planning.
  • Delegate to Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA's), Athletic Trainers (ATC's), Rehab Aides, and students/interns.
  • Supervise the interventions provided by PTA's, ATC's, Rehab Aides, and students/interns ensuring that department policies and procedures are upheld and that quality patient care is provided.
  • Cooperate with support staff and other health system departments in order to maximize the efficiency of non-clinical services such as the registering, scheduling, and billing of our patients.
  • Provides inpatient care at Sparrow Carson Hospital based up the referral.

 

Job Requirements

General Requirements

 

• Current/non-restricted State of Michigan Physical Therapist License.

Work Experience

 

• None • Preferred - PT experience • Preferred - 1 year experience

Education

 

• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

 

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills. • Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related to criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients serviced in her/his assigned service area as related to the principle duties and responsibilities of the position. • Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job • Preferred - Manual therapy skills

 

Sign on Bonus Available for Full and Part-time positions!

Sparrow Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.