Job Summary
Provides therapy to patients based on patient need and medical direction. Provides patient/caregiver education and arranges for adaptive equipment as needed.
Essential Functions
Performs evaluation procedures to assess the level of disability with regard to scope of practice, goals and a plan of treatment, and to make appropriate recommendations.
Provides a treatment program and education to restore and return maximal function to the patient. Assesses effectiveness of treatment and modifies goals / treatment methods, as needed to meet changing needs.
Documents evaluation and treatment of each patient in compliance with department standards, medical-legal and reimbursement procedures.
Instructs and trains other rehabilitation staff, nursing, other medical personnel and students regarding patient needs and rehabilitation services.
Participates in ongoing process improvement, patient satisfaction initiatives/improvement, program development and marketing activities.
Demonstrates productivity as indicated by department standard.
Improves skill areas as demonstrated by applying continuing education in-services, participating in competencies in applicable areas, and developing new concepts of patient care and additional skills with various population groups.
Qualifications
Required Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from an accredited physical therapy program
Preferred Master's Degree
6 months of relevant experience Preferred
LIC-Physical Therapist - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan Home Care Business Lines Upon Hire required
CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or
CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required
Physical Demands
Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 50 lbs
Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 50 lbs
Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs
Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs
Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 10 lbs
Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs
Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbs
Sitting: Seldom
Standing: Frequently
Walking: Frequently
Forward Bend - Standing: Occasionally
Forward Bend - Sitting: Seldom
Trunk Rotation - Standing: Occasionally
Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
Squat: Seldom
Stair Climbing: Seldom
Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom
Reach - Above Shoulder: Occasionally
Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally
Handling: Occasionally
Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally
Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally
Finger/Hand Dexterity: Occasionally
Primary LocationSITE - Newaygo Rehab - 211 W Pine Lake Dr - Newaygo
Department Name
Employment TypeFull time
Shift
Weekly Scheduled Hours40
Hours of Work
Days Worked
Weekend Frequency
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