Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

Location: Coldwater, MI

Shift: Casual

Job Summary: Develops and administers physical therapy treatment programs to facilitate rehabilitation of ill, injured or physically disabled patients to maximize function and independence.  Directs patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce and enhance performance.  Facilitates the learning of those skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity.

Duties:

• Conducts physical therapy evaluations.  Demonstrates skill in appropriate selection, administration and interpretation of standardized and non-standardized assessments using age specific criteria for each age population served, as measured by clinical competencies
• Develops and implements physical therapy treatment plans according to a valid prescription, taking into account age and educational level, while accurately assessing the condition of the patient and progress toward mutually established goals, as measured by clinical competencies
• Prepares and maintains accurate patient care records according to departmental protocols and maintains patient confidentiality
• Maintains clean and safe work environment to comply with hospital and department safety standards
• Demonstrates professionalism, participates in continuing education and shares information with staff. 
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to advocate, communicate and educate patients of all age groups served including those with physical, emotional, language and cognitive impairments, taking into account age and educational level, as measured by competencies
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill to utilize equipment appropriately, using correct sizes and following recommendations on specific age-related criteria such as height, weight, anatomical differences and general health status of various age groups served, as measured by clinical competencies
• Maintains productivity as established by the department
• May assist in the supervision of assistants, students, rehabilitation aides, and volunteers
• May participate in program development, identifying performance improvement opportunities     and implementing performance improvement plans.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s, Master’s Degree or Doctorate with major in physical therapy from an accredited program
Skills: Must possess skills consistent with the needs of the department. 
Years of Experience: N/A
License: Licensed in the State of Michigan to practice physical therapy
Certification: CPR certification according to hospital policy.

Physical Requirements:  The majority of time is spent standing, bending, and providing patient care treatments.  Must possess the physical ability and condition to handle patients correctly and safely. Be able to handle standard equipment in a physical therapy department.

OSHA Exposure Classification:
Personal Protective Equipment: As required

The above list of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions; it should not be considered exhaustive.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, height, weight, familial or marital status, or genetics.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace