Physical Therapist -Staff

Job Description

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

Required Skills:

• 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 & Licensure:

• Current State of Michigan licensure.
• Current CPR certification (or obtain within 90 days of hire).
• Inpatient Rehabilitation Macomb Clinton Twp/Warren: Successful completion of FIM certification exam with a score of at least 80% within 90 days of hire and then annually.
• Thereafter in accordance with the department’s annual certification schedule (this may mean successful passage twice during their first employment year).

 Interview:

• MS Teams Panel, 45 minutes .