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Acute Care Physical Therapist

Trinity Health • Pontiac, MI • 3h ago

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Trinity Health Oakland Hospital

Physical Therapist- Acute Care Hospital

Location: Pontiac, MI

Schedule: Full Time, Every Sunday, (Monday and Tuesday will rotate every other week), Thursday and Friday and 1 Holiday per year

Evaluates patients, designs, and modifies treatment programs in accordance with the physician prescription, supervises assistants, technicians, treatment programs and maintains proper documentation as required by the department.

Minimum Education, Licensure / Certification and Experience Required.

Education

Graduate of an accredited institution with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy.

Licensure / Certification

Current State of Michigan Physical Therapist (PT) licensure.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Special Skill / Aptitudes

Good interpersonal communication skills to deal effectively with patients, families, and hospital personnel.

Teamwork approach, empathy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude when executing job duties.

Excellent customer service orientation skills necessary in order to deal effectively with various levels of hospital personnel, outside customers and community groups.

Experience

See Education and Certification required.

Duties / Responsibilities:

Perform objective patient evaluations using proper techniques with accurate and valid results.

Retrieve and interpret pertinent information from the patient's medical record, seeking appropriate information from other resources for further clarification if necessary.

Identify age related differences within the persons served and will adjust treatment style and expectations as appropriate.

Additionally, make decisions on whatever treatment style alterations are necessary based upon the patient's physician and cognitive function.

Provide and/or supervise the patient treatment.

Identify the need for orthotics, assistive devices, or home equipment, as appropriate.

Must be able to meet productivity expectations as determined by management each fiscal year.

Process patient billing as required by the department.

Maintain all necessary documentation as required by departmental policy.

Maintain compliance with reimbursement requirements and authorizations.

Initiate and encourage good communication and relationships with physicians and other health care personnel involved in the provision of patient care.

Participate in department programs related to student education, Quality Assurance, community education, etc.

Build on existing skills and knowledge through continuing education.

Adhere to the code of ethics adopted by the department and the profession and to all departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

Participate actively in daily operations of the department and contribute to its compliance with regulations and customer service expectations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the competencies/essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

Disclaime r: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job.

Demonstrates and actively promotes an understanding and commitment to the mission of St. Joseph Mercy Oakland through performing behaviors consistent with the Trinity Health Values.

Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations, the Trinity Health Organizational Integrity Program, including the Standards of Conduct, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behaviors.

Supports and conducts one's self in a manner consistent with customer service expectations.

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran

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