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Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital

Non-profit rehabilitation system delivering specialized therapies

Physical Therapist - Outpatient Orthopedics

Rehabilitation TherapiesPosted on Nov 3
Full-timeGrand Rapids, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)-accredited program.
  • Maintain licensure in every U.S. state and territory where practicing, meeting the applicable state requirements.
  • Possess and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification in accordance with department/program protocol.
  • Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care, including knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and the ability to assess patient status and determine age-specific care needs.
  • Demonstrate competence in relevant software and hardware required for the role.
  • Follow hospital policies and procedures, including patient confidentiality and infection control.
  • Meet or exceed program productivity expectations and clinical outcome collection and performance/improvement goals.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients’ need for physical therapy and their condition; establish patient-centered treatment goals in collaboration with patients, families, and the treatment team; write and administer treatment plans; and re-evaluate patient status and treatment effects, revising plans and reviewing revised goals as needed.
  • Provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of licensure, certification, or registration and as required by law and regulation.
  • Delegate responsibilities to physical therapist assistants and rehabilitation technicians as appropriate.
  • Evaluate patients’ needs for medical equipment, order equipment as needed, evaluate it upon delivery, and instruct patients, families, and healthcare workers in its use.
  • Participate in discharge planning by considering and communicating with patients, families, community support/services, and environmental limitations.
  • Document patient status and progress through initial evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with internal and external time standards and reimbursement guidelines.
  • Communicate with others to integrate physical therapy treatment with all aspects of patient care; participate in conferences and discussions and exchange written records with interdisciplinary team members as needed.
  • Instruct patients and families in physical therapy procedures and provide patient and family education, including written instructions as necessary.
  • Attend designated meetings and in-services.
  • Provide discipline-specific coverage within the Mary Free Bed system as requested, following cross-training.
  • Support program operations as assigned.
  • Participate in orientation and training of new staff as applicable.
  • Serve as a clinical instructor for physical therapy students by supervising, teaching, and evaluating their skills and communicating with participating universities about student skill levels, as applicable.
  • Participate in program development and/or research activities as assigned.
  • Contribute to quality improvement by identifying problems and seeking solutions; promote patient and family satisfaction and participate in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.
  • Demonstrate customer service and standards of behavior, and encourage, coach, and monitor these standards among team members; promote teamwork and direct communication with coworkers and handle confidential information discreetly and sensitively.
  • Adhere to the Mary Free Bed Standards of Behavior when working with patients, coworkers, and community members.
  • Demonstrate respect and dignity toward all people, support opportunity and talent development, provide a welcoming experience, take action against discrimination, honor differences, and educate staff, patients, and communities.

About the Company

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital

Non-profit rehabilitation system delivering specialized therapies

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital is a nonprofit system that provides rehabilitation services for children and adults with brain injuries, strokes, spinal cord injuries, amputations, cancer, and other diagnoses, including COVID-19. It runs more than 100 specialized rehabilitation programs delivered by rehabilitation-focused physicians and therapists, with care planned through individualized, multidisciplinary treatment plans that span physical, occupational, speech, and related therapies. The organization extends its expertise through the Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Network, which connects more than 30 acute-care hospitals across Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, and Virginia to share standards and best practices. Its goal is to restore hope and freedom through high-quality rehabilitation and to achieve strong clinical outcomes for patients and families.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$3M
Headquarters
Grand Rapids, MI
Founded
1891

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