PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASST - Mary Free Bed

Positions Location : Lansing, MI

Job Description

General   Purpose of Job :

Performs physical   therapy services under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.  Keeps treatment skills updated through   continuing education, evidence based research and program development.  Performs job responsibilities in accordance   with the program’s strategic objectives and goals to carry out organizational   strategic objectives.

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.

• Provide prescribed physical therapy   treatment to patients under the supervision of the physical therapist. Such   areas of treatment include range of motion, strength, tone, posture, gait,   orthotic or prosthetic fit, sensorimotor function, massage, joint   mobilization, exercises etc.
• Employ   principles of teaching and learning to educate patients and their families in   the knowledge and skills that promote functional restoration of mobility.
• Document   all care given, and the patient response in the patient's medical record.
• Collaborate   with the interdisciplinary team in assessing, planning, implementing, and   evaluating the patient’s care, rehabilitation programs, and related   rehabilitation activities.
• Maintain   professional standards by participating in inservices and hospital /   department requirements.
• Delegates, directs, and supervises   implementation of care to PCT, and physical therapy assistant students.
• Act as a resource to other disciplines in   proper body mechanics, positioning techniques, early mobility, and transfer   techniques.
• Provides verbal and / or written feedback to the   physical therapist regarding all significant observations or changes in the   patient’s condition, reaction and response to treatment.
• Assists the physical therapist in determining   equipment and supply needs and may participate in the acquisition and   inventory of these items.
• Document patient’s status and progress according   to established internal / external time standards and adherence to   reimbursement guidelines.
• Meets or exceeds program productivity standards.
• Provides discipline specific coverage (following   cross training) within Sparrow Health System as requested.

Other Job Responsibilities :

Job Requirements

General Requirements

Work Experience

Education

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

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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