Overview --------
Physical Therapist - Inpatient Rehab / Acute Care / Outpatient Full-Time | 40 Hours/Week | Weekend Rotation | $15,000 Sign-On Bonus
The Physical Therapist provides medically prescribed physical therapy evaluation and treatment to restore function, improve mobility, and prevent disability in patients with musculoskeletal, orthopedic, cardiopulmonary, neurological, and integumentary conditions. Services are delivered primarily in Inpatient Rehabilitation, with support in Acute Care and Outpatient Rehab as needed, in compliance with hospital policy, state licensure, and federal regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities ----------------
• Perform physical therapy evaluations and reassessments • Develop and implement individualized plans of care per physician orders • Provide skilled physical therapy treatment, including therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance training, neuromuscular re-education, manual therapy, and functional mobility • Educate patients and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, and safety • Document evaluations, treatments, and discharges in the electronic medical record (EMR) • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams • Maintain compliance with state practice acts, CMS, Joint Commission, and hospital standards • Participate in weekend rotation coverage
Qualifications -------------
• Bachelor/ Masters/ Doctorate/Certificate degree in Physical Therapy • Current state Physical Therapy license • Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
About Lake Huron Medical Center ------------------------------
Lake Huron Medical Center is a 139-bed community hospital that provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient health care services to residents of St. Clair and Sanilac counties, including emergency services, primary stroke center, cancer care, surgical services, physical therapy and rehabilitation services, pulmonary rehabilitation, and specialized diabetes programs.
Affiliations and Accreditations -------------------------------
Lake Huron Medical Center is affiliated with Lake Huron Medical Group, which offers patient-centered care through primary and specialty care physician practices located throughout the Blue Water Area. The hospital has received the following awards and accreditations:
• Leapfrog Groups grade "A" in hospital safety • Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award • Four stars by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services • The Joint Commissions Gold Seal of Approval for Hospital Accreditation
Employment Opportunities ----------------------
As a member of Prime Healthcare, Lake Huron Medical Center is proud to be part of a system recognized as one of Americas Greatest Workplaces for 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group! This prestigious honor is based on over 1.5 million comprehensive company reviews from more than 250,000 employees, highlighting our commitment to creating a positive and supportive work environment.
Equal Employment Opportunity ---------------------------
Lake Huron Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
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