MyMichigan Health

Boutique insurance agency for employee benefits

Physical Therapist 1

Rehabilitation TherapiesUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeSault Ste. Marie, MI, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree and graduation from a physical therapy curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association are required.
Physical Therapist credential is required.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required within one month of hire or transfer.
Fingerprinting is required.
Successful completion of MyMichigan Health and affiliate-specific orientation and new-hire competency is required.
Interpersonal skills for effective verbal and written communication in English are required.
Ability to work independently and demonstrate problem-solving, organizational, time-management, and initiative skills is required.
Annual completion of Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements according to the Exposure Control Plan is required.
Ability to work where the employee may be exposed to communicable diseases and to use personal protective equipment correctly is required.
Ability to perform essential job functions with reasonable accommodation is required.
Ability to demonstrate and teach selected treatment routines to professional and non-professional individuals is required.
Ability to move about the facility and perform the job's physical functions, with or without assistive devices, is required.
Vision and hearing sufficient for the role, with or without assistive devices, are required.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods, and to make frequent postural changes such as 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 the prescribed treatment plan.
Submit a written treatment regimen for inclusion in the physician-authorized plan of treatment, update the plan as patient status changes, and cosign verbal orders received by physical therapist assistants as needed.
Devise treatment schedules with specific frequency and duration, discuss them with patients and families or caregivers, and coordinate them with clinical support staff.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers about pathology or conditions, alternatives, prognosis, and treatment rationale, using 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 assessments, contact appropriate representatives or suppliers, place orders, and assist patients in securing equipment.
Document patient and caregiver responses to treatment and changes in patient condition in accordance with affiliate and regulatory requirements, and complete daily billing documentation.
Provide treatment interventions and demonstrate competence in facilitating or restoring optimal functioning in the therapist's patient-care area.
Teach patients and caregivers home education programs using relevant and effective methods.
Communicate orally and in writing with internal and external customers and coordinate with interdisciplinary team members to support patient care quality.
Promote education and development among staff, students, and other health care 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 by participating in and providing community education.
Function as case manager for assigned cases.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and affiliate information according to applicable policies and procedures.
Complete other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

APTA membership is preferred.

Summary

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

This position delegates responsibility to the Physical Therapist Assistant 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

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.

Other duties as assigned

Certifications and Licensures

Credential:BLS: Basic Life Support

Equivalent Experience: Required within one month of hire or transfer

Qualification Source: AHA

Credential:PT: Physical Therapist

Equivalent Experience: Equivalent Experience APTA membership preferred.

Qualification Source:

Credential:FINGERPRIN: Fingerprinting

Equivalent Experience:

Qualification Source:

Required Education

Education: Bachelors Degree

Equivalent Experience: Graduate of a physical therapy curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Education Specialization:

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.

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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