Physical Therapist - Coverage

Assumes full responsibility for evaluating patient's need for physical therapy. Plans and executes individual treatment programs in accordance with the State of Michigan licensure and PT scope of practice. Keeps treatment skills upgraded through continuing education, evidence-based research, and program development. Perform job responsibilities in accordance with the program's strategic objectives and goals to carry out organizational strategic objectives.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by Federal and State laws and regulations.
• Provides patient care.
• Demonstrates competence in relevant software and hardware required to meet job responsibilities.
• Documents patient's status and progress through initial evaluation, progress notes, and discharge summary according to established internal/external time standards and adherence to reimbursement guidelines.
• Communicates with others to integrate physical therapy treatment with all aspects of patient care.
• Attends various meetings and in-services as designated.
• Follows all hospital policy and procedures including but not limited to patient confidentiality and infection control.
• Meets or exceeds program productivity expectations.
• Provides discipline specific coverage (following cross training) within the Mary Free Bed system as requested.
• Adheres to the Mary Free Bed Standards of Behavior when working with patients, coworkers and members of the community.
• Supports program operations as assigned.
• Provides short-term clinical coverage across multiple outpatient locations and/or teams.
• Supports during staff absences, medical leaves, vacations, or periods of high demand.
• Requires strong clinical versatility across diagnoses and patient populations.
• Must be adaptable to varying site workflows and able to integrate quickly into different teams.
• Includes travel expectations based on organizational needs.
• Participates in orientation and training of new staff.
• Serves as clinical instructor for physical therapy students. Supervises, teaches, and evaluates skills of students. Communicates with participating universities regarding skill levels of students.
• Participates in program development and/or research activities as assigned.
• Meet or exceed clinical outcome collection standards established by department leadership.
• Meet or exceed clinical outcome performance/improvement goals established by department leadership in designated programs.

Essential Job Qualifications:

• Graduate of Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
• Licensure is required in every US State and Territory the Therapist is practicing. Licensure requirements should be met according to individual State laws.
• Possesses and maintains BLS certification to meet department/program protocol.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Completion of LSVT training & certification preferred.

Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification:

• Remain in a stationary position: None
• Traverse or move around work location: _____
• Use keyboard: _____
• Operate or use department specific equipment: _____
• Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder: _____
• Position self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role: _____
• Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding: _____
• Transport, position, and/or exert force:
• Up to 10 pounds: _____
• Up to 25 pounds: _____
• Up to 50 pounds: _____
• Up to 75 pounds: _____
• More than 100 pounds: _____
• Other weight: Up to___ pounds _____
• Other: _____

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@maryfreebed.com.

Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic.