Physical Therapist - Rehabilitation Specialist

Company: Detroit Medical Center
Location: Detroit
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Job DescriptionWe are seeking a skilled Physical Therapist to join our team at the Detroit Medical Center. As a Physical Therapist, you will be responsible for treating patients using standard physical therapy procedures, evaluating patients' motor and neurological capabilities, and documenting findings.Key Responsibilities:

• Treat patients using standard physical therapy procedures, including heat, cold, electricity, traction, ultrasound, and exercise.
• Evaluate patients' motor and neurological capabilities and document findings.
• Administer and interpret various tests to evaluate patients' motor and neurological capabilities.
• Document patient treatments, initial evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with departmental policies and service line protocols.
• Co-sign notes written by physical therapy assistants, aides, and/or students.
• Develop home care programs for patients and provide instruction to families during hospitalization and upon discharge.
• Attend interdisciplinary meetings and various conferences to report on patients' progress; consult regularly with other service line team members regarding patient treatment.
• Oversee, instruct, and evaluate physical therapy assistants, aides, students, and/or volunteers, as assigned.
• Maintain professional expertise through workshops, lectures, conferences, departmental, and service line meetings to remain current on treatment techniques.
• Promote the values of the DMC by demonstrating behaviors supportive of a commitment to quality, community welfare, respect, and involvement, teamwork, open and effective communication, innovation, and education, and efficient and effective resource use.Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy or certification from an accredited physical therapy program.
  • Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the State of Michigan.About the Detroit Medical Center:The Detroit Medical Center is the leading academically-integrated hospital system in Metro Detroit, and one of the largest healthcare providers in Southeast Michigan. We are committed to maintaining an environment of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this web site, please contact the DMC facility where the position is available, for further assistance.Benefits:
    • Medical benefits
    • Dental benefits
    • Vision benefits
    • Employee assistance programs
    • Life insurance
    • Discount program
    • Sign-On bonus

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