Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
POSITION PURPOSE
Implements the evaluation and treatment of medically disabled patients using
established procedures. Provides education to patients and family to deal with present disabilities or prevent further disabilities. Provides consultation to health care personnel and public in matters related to physical therapy.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE
Education: Graduate from accredited school of Physical Therapy and licensure as Physical.
Certification/Licensure: Current license as Physical Therapist in the State of Michigan
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:
1. Evaluates patients' physical and functional status including muscular strength motor function, reflex
and ambulation skills.
2. Observes and interviews patients, reviews medical histories and administers detailed sensory tests,
manual muscle tests, range of motion exams and other evaluation techniques.
3. Establishes short and long term therapy goals and, based on evaluation, formulates treatment plans
consistent with goals.
4. Treats patients using recognized physical therapy procedures such as therapeutic exercise, gait
training, functional training, application of modalities and assistive devices.
5. Provides treatment and delegate treatment procedures to appropriate personnel.
6. Observes patients' actions and reaction to treatment and evaluate progress. Consults with physicians
and other health-care team members in adjusting treatment program as necessary.
7. Determines appropriate devices such as wheelchairs, canes, crutches and prostheticlorthotic devices
necessary to assist patients in performing physical activities.
8. Instruct patients in care and use of same.
9. Regularly documents patient's progress to goals, and periodically prepares reports regarding same for
physicians, other treatment members and supervisor's review.
10. Participate in general physical therapy operations such as general patient education, quality review,
clinical education, physical therapy program planning and clinics, and supervision of physical therapy
student interns.
11. Maintains records and logs of treatments performed and prepares charge slips for billing purposes.
12. Discusses evaluations, goals and treatments with patients and families in order to allay anxieties and
elicit cooperation.
13. Instructs patients and patients' families in appropriate continued exercise or therapy programs and in
use of therapy techniques and assistive devices and aids.
14. Participates in discharge planning with physicians, and health care team members to ensure patients
have appropriate assistance and continuation of rehabilitation at home or other settings.
15. Participates in general physical therapy operations such as patient education, quality review, clinical
education, program planning and clinics, and supervision of physical therapy student interns.
16. Performs other duties as assigned by Physical Therapy Supervisor or Manager.
17. Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books,
journals and other literature and attend related conferences and seminars.
18. Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner.
Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution
19. Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, employees, and
visitors to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. Discusses patient and hospital information only among
appropriate personnel in appropriately private places
20. Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure
personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices
immediately to management.
21. Provides quality patient care considering age specific, developmental and cultural needs through
competent practice and application of the physical rehabilitation process.
22. Provides quality patient care by considering the age specific, developmental and cultural needs
through competent clinical practice. Demonstrates unit/area competencies.
23. Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of St. Joseph Mercy Health System.
24. Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner.
Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.
25. Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, colleagues, and
visitors to St. Joseph Mercy Health. Discusses patient and hospital information only among
appropriate personnel in appropriately private places.
26. Behaves in accordance with the Code of Conduct, Service Excellence Standards, and the Mission,
Vision and Values of SJMH.
27. Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure
personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices
immediately to management.
OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs other duties as assigned.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
