MyMichigan Health

Boutique insurance agency for employee benefits

Physical Therapist 1

Rehabilitation TherapiesUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeAlpena, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree and a doctorate in Physical Therapy are required.
Physical Therapist credential is required.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association must be completed within one month of hire or transfer.
Successful completion of MyMichigan Health and affiliate-specific orientation and new-hire competency is required.
Effective verbal and written communication in English is required to interact individually and in groups at all levels.
Ability to work independently and demonstrate problem-solving, organizational, time-management, and initiative skills is required.
Annual Occupational Safety and Health Administration training according to the Exposure Control Plan is required.
Ability to work where exposed to communicable diseases and correctly use personal protective equipment is required.
Ability to perform essential job functions with reasonable accommodation and demonstrate and teach selected treatment routines to professional and non-professional individuals is required.
Ability to move about the facility and perform the job functions, with or without an assistive device, is required; overall vision and hearing are necessary with or without assistive devices.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods and frequently change posture, including stooping, kneeling, or crouching, is required.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patient function using formal and informal testing to determine skeletal, neurological, respiratory, and cardiovascular status.
Develop goal-specific treatment regimens based on assessment data and patient tolerance, and carry out treatment as prescribed.
Submit written treatment regimens for inclusion in the physician-authorized and coordinated plan of treatment; update the plan of care as patient status changes and cosign verbal orders received by physical therapist assistants as necessary.
Devise treatment schedules specifying frequency and duration, discuss them with patients, families, or caregivers, and coordinate with clinical support staff.
Educate patients, families, or caregivers about the pathology or condition, alternatives, prognosis, and treatment rationale, including rest, exercise, modalities, and other indicated interventions.
Supervise physical therapist assistants, physical therapist aides, therapy aides, home health aides, and students according to affiliate and regulatory standards.
Recommend adaptive or supportive equipment based on assessment, contact representatives or suppliers to place orders, and assist in securing equipment for patients.
Document patient, family, or caregiver responses to treatment and changes in patient condition in accordance with affiliate documentation policies and regulatory standards.
Complete daily documentation required for billing in accordance with affiliate policy and regulatory requirements.
Provide treatment interventions and demonstrate competence in facilitating or restoring optimal function for the therapist's patient-care area.
Educate patients, families, or caregivers in home education programs using relevant and effective teaching methods.
Communicate effectively with internal and external customers to support quality patient care, including coordination with interdisciplinary team members.
Promote education and development among staff, students, and other healthcare providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.
Promote process improvement and assist with program development.
Participate in team conferences and interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate.
Promote physical therapy within MyMichigan Health and its service area through participation in and delivery of community education.
Function as case manager for assigned cases.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and affiliate information in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.

Summary

May be eligible for a $30,000 sign on bonus

This position delegates responsibilityto the Physical Therapist Assistant, Athletic Trainers and Aides. Activities of this position are patient focused and utilize assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in accordance with physical therapy standards, physician orders, and governing policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

(20%)*Evaluates the patient's function by performing formal/informal testing measures to determine the skeletal, neurological, respiratory, and cardiovascular status.

(20%)*Develops a goal specific treatment regime based on assessment data and the patient's tolerance to carry out the treatment plan as prescribed.

(20%)*Submits a written treatment regime to be included as part of the plan of treatment authorized by and coordinated with the physician. Updates plan of care as needed to reflect changes in patient status. Cosigns verbal orders received by physical therapist assistant as necessary.

(20%)*Devises a schedule of treatment, which is frequency and duration specific to be discussed with patient/family/caregiver and coordinated with clinical support staff.

(20%)*Educates patient, family, and/or caregiver regarding pathology or condition, patient alternatives, prognosis, and rationale for treatment through forms of rest, exercise, modalities, and other indicated interventions.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides supervision for Physical Therapist Assistants, Physical Therapist Aides Therapy Aides, Home Health Aides and students per affiliate and regulatory standards.

Recommends adaptive/supportive equipment based on assessment; contacts appropriate representative and/or supplier to place order and assists in securing equipment for patient

Certifications and Licensures

Credential:BLS: Basic Life Support

Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer

Qualification Source: AHA

Credential:PT: Physical Therapist

Equivalent Experience:

Qualification Source:

Required Education

Education: Bachelors Degree

Equivalent Experience:

Education Specialization:

Essential: true

Education: Doctorate

Equivalent Experience:

Education Specialization: PT

Essential: true

Other Information

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:

Successful completion of MyMichigan Health and affiliate specific orientation.

Successful completion of new hire competency.

Interpersonal skills needed for effective verbal and written communication in the English language to interact with people individually and in a group at all levels.

Ability to work independently, demonstrating problem solving and organizational skills, time management skills and initiative.

Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is required and must be completed annually according to the Exposure Control Plan.

Ability to work where employee may be exposed to communicable diseases.

Ability to use personal protective equipment correctly.

Ability to perform essential job functions with reasonable accommodation.

Ability to demonstrate and teach selected treatment routines to appropriate professional and non-professional individuals.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.

Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.

Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.

Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).

Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.

Documents the patient/family/caregiver response to treatment and changes in patient condition per affiliate documentation policies and/or standards and in compliance with regulatory agencies.

Completes daily documentation necessary for billing procedures per affiliate policy and in compliance with regulatory agencies.

Provides treatment intervention and demonstrates competence to facilitate or restore optimal functioning specific to therapist's patient care area.

Educates patient/family/caregiver in home education program using relevant and effective teaching methods.

Demonstrates effective oral and written communication with all internal and external customers to maximize quality of patient care including coordination with interdisciplinary team members.

Promotes education and development among staff, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.

Promotes process improvement.

Assists with program development, Participates in team conferences and interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate.

Promote physical therapy within MyMichigan Health and service area, participating in and providing community education.

Function as case manager for assigned cases.

Demonstrates commitment to MyMichigan Health and specific affiliate mission as evidenced by customer service, quality of service, and teamwork.

Maintains confidentiality of patient and affiliate information in accordance with MyMichigan Health and affiliate policies and procedures.

Documents the patient/family/caregiver response to treatment and changes in patient condition per affiliate documentation policies and/or standards and in compliance with regulatory agencies.

Completes daily documentation necessary for billing procedures per affiliate policy and in compliance with regulatory agencies.

Provides treatment intervention and demonstrates competence to facilitate or restore optimal functioning specific to therapist's patient care area.

Educates patient/family/caregiver in home education program using relevant and effective teaching methods.

Demonstrates effective oral and written communication with all internal and external customers to maximize quality of patient care including coordination with interdisciplinary team members.

Promotes education and development among staff, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.

Promotes process improvement.

Assists with program development, Participates in team conferences and interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate.

Promote physical therapy within MyMichigan Health and service area, participating in and providing community education.

Function as case manager for assigned cases.

Demonstrates commitment to MyMichigan Health and specific affiliate mission as evidenced by customer service, quality of service, and teamwork.

Maintains confidentiality of patient and affiliate information in accordance with MyMichigan Health and affiliate policies and procedures.

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About the Company

MyMichigan Health

Boutique insurance agency for employee benefits

MyMichigan Health is a boutique insurance agency that plans employee benefits for entrepreneurs and small to mid-sized businesses, representing over 100 national carriers. It researches market options to match employers with a mix of health, life, dental, and vision plans at lower premiums, delivered through a co-branded Employee Benefit Portal. It stands out with a large carrier network, tailored market research for SMBs, and a portal that simplifies enrollment and benefits administration. Its goal is to provide affordable, comprehensive employee benefits that fit the needs of small and medium-sized businesses while making enrollment easy.

Company size: 1-10
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Troy, MI
Founded: Not listed

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