Physical Therapist - PT/PRN

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• Treats patients using standard physical therapy procedures; assists patients in rehabilitative exercise programs; and instructs patients in the use of rehabilitative equipment such as braces, splints, and ambulation aides.
• Evaluates patient’s motor and neurological capabilities and documents findings.
• Administers and interprets a variety of tests to evaluate the motor and neurological capabilities of patients.
• Documents patient treatments, initial evaluation, progress notes and discharge summaries in accordance with departmental policies and service line protocols.
• Co-signs notes written by physical therapy assistants, aides and/or students.
• Develops home care programs for patients and provides instruction to families during hospitalization and upon discharge.
• Attends interdisciplinary meetings and various conferences to report on patient’s progress; consults regularly with other service line team members regarding patient treatment.
• Oversees, instructs and evaluates physical therapy assistants, aids, students and/or volunteers, as assigned.
• Responsible for the maintenance of equipment and supplies in assigned treatment areas; recommends the purchase of supplies and/or equipment, as needed.
• Maintains professional expertise through workshops, lectures, conferences, departmental, service line meetings, etc. in order to remain current on treatment techniques.
• Serves as a member of a designated service line.
• Assists in the implementation of programs and services to foster a interdisciplinary approach and a service line system of care.
• Promotes the values of the DMC by demonstrating behaviors supportive of a commitment to quality, community welfare, respect and involvement, teamwork, open and effective communication, innovation and education, and efficient and effective resource use.

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy or certification from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the State of Michigan.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare C dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder C childcare, auto C home insurance

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