Physical Therapist - Dearborn

PACE Southeast Michigan•Dearborn, MI

About The Position

PHYSICAL THERAPIST Under supervision of the rehabilitation supervisor, implements medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs (i.e. heat, water, exercise, electricity, etc.) directed toward relieving pain and/or restoring or maintaining physical function. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS: Works in conjunction with the inter-disciplinary team to coordinate rehabilitation services for participants at PACE Southeast Michigan. Assists in coordinating twenty four hour service. Performs participant assessments, plan of care, treatment, discharge planning and collaboration with other health care providers. Documents all care given to participants in accordance with department standard and submits to medical records in a timely fashion. Maintains clinical records, statistics, Data PACE and related forms timely and accurately. Actively participates in professional associations, educational programs and in-service education. May delegate and direct the activities of support staff (Physical Therapy Assistant ; Rehabilitation Technician) providing necessary communication and guidance to those support providers. Complete initial and periodic assessments including home and facility assessments as needed. Complete assessments prior to care conference of participants. Communicate participant changes to team members and document in plan of care. Performs other related duties a determined by Rehabilitation Manager and site assignments, which may include aspects of program development and quality improvement projects. Maintains clinical productivity standards. Maintains awareness of participant safety issues within the clinic and in use of equipment. At PACE Southeast Michgan our employee experience is a combination of everything that’s unique about our culture, mission, vision, values, and most importantly, our people. Our employees are compassionate, curious, accountable, courageous, and authentic. They make choices according to what is best for our participants and strive to make a difference. For several years, they have made us a Top Workplace in our area.

Requirements

Physical Therapy degree (Bachelor, Master or Doctoral)
Current State of Michigan licensure
Must have one (1) year of experience with a frail or elderly population
Physical ability to constantly exercise, lift patients, push wheelchairs and move equipment

Responsibilities

Implements medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs
Works in conjunction with the inter-disciplinary team to coordinate rehabilitation services
Assists in coordinating twenty four hour service
Performs participant assessments, plan of care, treatment, discharge planning and collaboration with other health care providers
Documents all care given to participants in accordance with department standard
Maintains clinical records, statistics, Data PACE and related forms timely and accurately
Actively participates in professional associations, educational programs and in-service education
May delegate and direct the activities of support staff
Complete initial and periodic assessments including home and facility assessments as needed
Complete assessments prior to care conference of participants
Communicate participant changes to team members and document in plan of care
Performs other related duties a determined by Rehabilitation Manager and site assignments, which may include aspects of program development and quality improvement projects
Maintains clinical productivity standards
Maintains awareness of participant safety issues within the clinic and in use of equipment