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 with individuals and groups at all levels are required.
The 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.
The ability to work where the employee may be exposed to communicable diseases and to use personal protective equipment correctly is required.
The ability to perform essential job functions with reasonable accommodation is required.
The ability to demonstrate and teach selected treatment routines to appropriate professional and non-professional individuals is required.
The employee must be able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or an appropriate substitute if required for the position.
The employee must be able to move freely about the facility, with or without an assistive device, and perform the functions described in the job description.
Overall vision and hearing, with or without assistive devices, are necessary.
The employee must be able to frequently sit, stand, or walk for long periods and may need to stoop, kneel, or crouch frequently.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients' function using formal and informal testing measures to determine skeletal, neurological, respiratory, and cardiovascular status.
Develop goal-specific treatment regimens based on assessment data and the patient's tolerance, and carry out the treatment plan as prescribed.
Submit written treatment regimens for inclusion in the physician-authorized plan of treatment, coordinate with the physician, update the plan of care as needed, and cosign verbal orders received by physical therapist assistants when necessary.
Devise a treatment schedule with a frequency and duration suited to the patient, discuss it with the patient, family, or caregiver, and coordinate it with clinical support staff.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers about pathology or conditions, 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 in accordance with affiliate and regulatory standards.
Recommend adaptive or supportive equipment based on assessment, contact appropriate 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 requirements.
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 functioning within the therapist's patient-care area.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers in home education programs using relevant and effective teaching 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 in accordance with MyMichigan Health and affiliate policies and procedures.
Demonstrate commitment to MyMichigan Health and the affiliate mission through customer service, quality of service, and teamwork.
Perform 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: Bachelor's 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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