PHYSICAL THERAPIST - FLOAT POOL

Job Opportunity

Job ID : 51924 SIGN ON BONUS, Complimentary Medbridge Subscription & Free CEU Courses

Description :

Positions Location : Lansing, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job :

Evaluate patients, plan treatment programs and perform physical therapy procedures to restore function, prevent disability, reduce pain, maximize potential and quality of life following disease, injury or surgery.

Essential Duties :

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates 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 and assess patient's functional status. Such areas of assessment include range of motion, strength, reflexes, tone, posture, gait, orthotic or prosthetic fit and sensorimotor function, wheelchair seating etc.
• Develop realistic, functional goals mutually agreed upon with the patient / family.
• Employ principles of teaching and learning to educate patients and their families in the knowledge and skills that promote functional restoration of mobility.
• Perform treatment according to the established plan, utilizing all available modalities (i.e. heat / cold, hydrotherapy, electrical stimulation, massage, joint mobilization, exercise etc.), equipment and techniques within the scope of physical therapy.
• Document assessment, plan, all care given, and the patient response in the patient record.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the patient's care, rehabilitation programs, and related rehabilitation activities.
• Actively participate in case conference, care rounds, and family meetings to progress patient toward rehab goals and discharge planning.
• Re-evaluate patients, assess their progress, and make recommendations as to their discharge planning.
• Maintain professional standards by participating in inservices and hospital / department requirements.
• Delegates, directs, and supervises implementation of care to PTA, PCT, and physical therapy students.

Job Requirements

General Requirements

Work Experience

Education

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

Required :

SIGN ON BONUS! Float positions also receive $3.00 / hr in addition to base pay rate.

UMH-Sparrow therapists enjoy strong professional development support, including a complimentary Medbridge subscription that provides access to a wide range of continuing education courses. Management is committed to fostering ongoing learning, and UM Health Sparrow hosts multiple courses each year free of charge-ensuring our team has continual opportunities to grow and stay at the forefront of clinical excellence. Also, offer 1 : 1 treatment model and marketleading wages.

UM Health - Sparrow 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.

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Job Family

Clinical Professional / Technical / Allied Health

Requirements : Shift

Days

Degree Type / Education Level

Bachelor's

Status

Full-time

Facility

Sparrow Hospital

Experience Level

New Grad