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Tenet Healthcare

Operates hospitals and clinics; revenue cycle

Clinical Physical Therapist Specialist

Rehabilitation TherapiesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDetroit, MI, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy or certification from an accredited physical therapy program is required.
  • Three years of clinical experience are required to acquire skills for independent patient treatment.
  • A current license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the State of Michigan is required.
  • A minimum of 60 points on the professional growth and development criteria is required.

Responsibilities

  • Treat patients, including complex and specialty cases, using standard physical therapy procedures such as heat, cold, electricity, traction, ultrasound, and exercise.
  • Evaluate patients' motor and neurological capabilities and document the findings.
  • Assist patients in rehabilitative exercise programs and instruct them in the use of rehabilitative equipment such as braces, splints, and ambulation aids.
  • Administer and interpret tests to evaluate patients' motor and neurological capabilities.
  • Document patient treatments, initial evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with departmental policies and service-line protocols.
  • Co-sign notes written by physical therapy assistants, aides, and students.
  • Develop home-care programs and provide instruction to families during hospitalization and upon discharge.
  • Provide staff mentoring and develop and implement educational in-services for staff.
  • Attend interdisciplinary meetings and conferences to report on patient progress.
  • Consult regularly with service-line team members regarding patient treatment.
  • Oversee, instruct, and evaluate physical therapy assistants, aides, students, and volunteers, as assigned.
  • Maintain equipment and supplies in assigned treatment areas and recommend purchases as needed.
  • Maintain professional expertise through workshops, lectures, conferences, and departmental and service-line meetings.
  • Serve as a member of a designated service line.
  • Assist in implementing programs and services that foster an interdisciplinary approach and service-line system of care.

About the Company

Tenet Healthcare

Operates hospitals and clinics; revenue cycle

Tenet Healthcare runs a large network of hospitals and outpatient facilities, including 65 hospitals and around 500 other centers, and owns Conifer Health Solutions, which provides revenue cycle management and value-based care services to hospitals, health systems, and physician practices. It earns most of its revenue from patient services like hospital stays, surgeries, and outpatient procedures, while Conifer generates income by handling billing and administrative tasks for providers. The company delivers care through its facilities and supports providers with financial operations and care models that tie payments to patient outcomes. Its scale and integration, along with an emphasis on workforce diversity, help coordinate care efficiently, with a goal of delivering the right care at the right place and time and becoming a trusted employer and partner in its communities.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Dallas, TX
Founded
1967

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