GENERAL
Perform PT evaluation and diagnose movement dysfunction; use interventions to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function and prevent disability. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND
Performs patient assessment, treatment, discharge planning and collaboration with other health care providers. Documents patient care and billing information timely and in accordance with department standards. Communicates with co-workers, and other professionals, including physicians and nurses as needed to ensure optimal patient care.
Functions as a team member in care of patients and in mentoring with other staff. Delegates aspects of patient care to support staff per PT/PTA MI Licensure Administrative Rules providing necessary communication and supervision. Maintains clinical productivity standards.
Maintains technical clinical expertise through ongoing clinical education. Participates in in-services, staff meetings, quality activities and aspects of program development. Maintains awareness of patient safety issues within the clinic and in the use of equipment.
Assists in the maintenance of patient care equipment as needed. Maintains patient confidentiality according to HFHS HIPAA policies. Maintains adherence to all applicable Federal/State law/regulations, APTA standards of practice, MI Licensure requirements, the HFHS Integrity/ Compliance Program, Code of Conduct, as well as all other HFHS policies and procedures.
If requested, represents HFHS at community and professional functions. Participates in student education programs May have other duties assigned as needed. Qualifications EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Physical Therapist bachelor degree with 5 years of experience OR Master’s/Doctorate degree acquired from a Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited program Preferred: Pelvic health/pelvic floor physical therapy training or prior experience treating patients with pelvic floor conditions.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: Current State of Michigan licensure. Will consider those who will be licensed within 30 days of applying. Current CPR certification (or obtain within 90 days of hire) Company Description Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world.
We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.