Physical Therapist - Staff

Duties:
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Performs patient assessment, treatment, discharge planning and collaboration with other health care providers.
2. Documents patient care and billing information timely and in accordance with department standards.
3. Communicates with co-workers, and other professionals, including physicians and nurses as needed to ensure optimal patient care.
4. Functions as a team member in care of patients and in mentoring with other staff.
5. Delegates aspects of patient care to support staff per PT/PTA MI Licensure Administrative Rules providing necessary communication and supervision.
6. Maintains clinical productivity standards.
7. Maintains technical clinical expertise through ongoing clinical education.
8. Participates in in-services, staff meetings, quality activities and aspects of program development.
9. Maintains awareness of patient safety issues within the clinic and in the use of equipment. Assists in the maintenance of patient care equipment as needed.
10.Maintains patient confidentiality according to the company HIPAA policies.
11.Maintains adherence to all applicable Federal/State law/regulations, APTA standards of practice, MI Licensure requirements, the company Integrity/ Compliance Program, Code of Conduct, as well as all other the company policies and procedures.
12.If requested, represents the company at community and professional functions.
13. Participates in student education programs
14. May have other duties assigned as needed.
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Skills:
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Education:
Education/Experience Required:
Physical Therapist bachelor degree with 5 years of experience OR Masters/Doctorate
degree acquired from a Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education
(CAPTE) accredited program.

Certifications/Licensures Required:
Current State of Michigan licensure.
Current CPR certification (or obtain within 90 days of hire).
Inpatient Rehabilitation Macomb Clinton Twp/Warren: Successful completion of FIM certification exam with a score of at least 80% within 90 days of hire and then annually thereafter in accordance with the departments annual certification schedule (this may mean successful passage twice during their first employment year).

Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the Henry Ford Health Customer Service Policy and summarized below:
Communication Ownership
Understanding Motivation
Sensitivity Excellence
Teamwork Respect

Must practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services.

Must possess the following personal qualities:
Be self-directed
Be flexible and committed to the team concept
Demonstrate teamwork, initiative, and willingness to learn
Be open to new learning experiences
Accepts and respects diversity without judgment
Demonstrates customer service values
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Languages:
English Read Write Speak

Certifications & Licenses:
BLS certification
Physical Therapist License