Physical Therapist - Outpatient Adult NeuroDay Shift (United States of America)
We have the great privilege of helping patients and families re-build their lives.It’sextraordinarily meaningful work and the reason we greet the day with optimism and anticipation. When patients “Ask for Mary,” they experience a culture that has been sculpted for more than a century. Our hallmark is to carefully listen to patients andinnovatively serve them. This is true of every employee,from support staff and leadership,to clinicians and care providers.
Mary Free Bed is a not-for-profit, nationally accredited rehabilitation hospital serving thousands of children and adults each year through inpatient, outpatient, sub-acute rehabilitation, orthotics and prosthetics and home and community programs. With the most comprehensive rehabilitation services in Michigan and an exclusive focus on rehabilitation, Mary Free Bed physicians, nurses and therapists help our patients achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. The growing Mary Free Bed Network provides patients throughout the state with access to our unique standard of care
Restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation.
Employment Value Proposition
At Mary Free Bed, we take pride in our values-based culture:
Trust in Each Other.Each employee knows that co-workers can be trusted to make the right decision for our family, patients, staff, and community.
Age Specific Responsibility
Must be able todemonstratethe knowledge and skills necessary to provide careappropriate tothe age of the patients served in assigned department. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate informationneeded to identify each patient’s requirements relative to age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures.
Assumes full responsibility for evaluatingpatient’sneedfor physical therapy. Plans and executes individual treatment programsin accordance withthe State of Michigan licensure and PT scope of practice. Keeps treatment skills upgraded through continuing education, evidence-based research, and program development. Perform job responsibilitiesin accordance withthe program’s strategicobjectivesand goals to carry out organizational strategicobjectives.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Each job responsibility is related to the MFB Pillars of Excellence. The responsibility isidentifiedto a pillar by the following letters: Q (Quality), S (Service), P (People), G (Growth), F (Financial).
Staff will provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by law and regulation.
Staff will provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by law and regulation.
Establishes treatment goals in collaboration withpatientand family asappropriate, and in collaboration with the treatment team. Treatment goals should be interdisciplinary and patient-centered whenever possible. Establisheswrittentreatmentplan, andadministers treatment for each patient according to the stated goals. Delegates responsibilities tophysical therapist assistants and rehabilitation technicians asappropriate.
Documents patient's status and progress throughinitialevaluation, progress notes, and discharge summary according toestablishedinternal/external time standards and adherence to reimbursement guidelines.(Q)
Adheres to the Mary Free Bed Standards of Behavior when working with patients,coworkersand members of the community.(Q,S,P)
Supports program operations as assigned.(Q, S, P, G, F)
May perform the following items to meetprogramor hospital needs. (Q, S, P, G, F)
We’llembrace all people by:
Ensuring a welcoming experience for all we serve, regardless of origin, race, religion, disability, sexual orientationor socioeconomic status.
Customer Service Responsibilities
Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards ofbehaviorsas well as encourages, coaches, andmonitorsthe sameinteam members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.
Responsibilities in Quality Improvement
Contribute byidentifyingproblems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible;participatesin departmental efforts tomonitorand report customer service.
Essential Job Qualifications
Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification
Remain in a stationary position:None
Traverse or move around work location:Occasionally
Operate or use department specific equipment:None
Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder:None
Position self toaccomplishthe Essential Functions of the role:Frequently
Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding:Frequently
Transport, position, and/or exert force:
Up to 25 pounds:Frequently
Up to 50 pounds:Frequently
Up to 75 pounds:Frequently
More than 100 pounds:Occasionally
Other weight: Up to___ pounds:
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policyregardingrequests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team atrecruitment@maryfreebed.com.
Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status,disabilityor other legally protectedcharacteristic.
