Physical Therapist-Hemo Clinic

Uses appropriate physical therapy evaluation treatment directed toward relieving
patient pain and/or restoring function. Complies with all appropriate safety and
infection control standards. Participates in quality assessment and continuous
quality improvement activities. Performs all job duties and responsibilities in
a courteous and customer-focused manner according to the Hurley Family Standards
of Behavior. Works under the direction of the Director of Rehabilitation Therapy
Services, Rehabilitation Therapy Coordinator, or designee who reviews work for
conformance with Medical Center policies and procedures. Receives clinical
direction from the Rehabilitation Therapy Coordinator. May exercise partial
supervision over a small number of physical therapist assistants and trainers.

Responsibilities

1. Effectively administers physical therapy evaluation techniques and
interprets findings according to standardized or recommended guidelines.
Takes into consideration medications and their impact upon
cognitive/functional activity level.
2. Establishes measurable and functionally based treatment goals consistent
with physician orders. Evaluates findings and receives input from patient
and/or family members.
3. Develops care plans utilizing current clinical practices, techniques, and
procedures. Appropriately selects therapeutic interventions which
effectively achieves desired outcomes. Makes changes and/or intervenes as
necessary in response to patient reaction to treatment.
4. Delegates appropriately to assistants and trainers. Consults, reviews
records, and provides education to supervised individuals in performance of
assignments.
5. Routinely assesses patient and family learning needs, barriers to goal
achievement, and patient risk factors. Documents educational interventions
and/or patient referrals per departmental standards.
6. Documents and communicates as necessary with referring physicians and team
members results of patient evaluations, progress/reaction to therapy, and
discharge recommendations/summary in timely manner and in accordance to
Medical Center standards.
7. Ensures documentation is legible, complete, well organized, and meets third
party payer mandates. Maintains current knowledge of reimbursement issues
related to delivery of physical therapy.
8. Complies with all professional and ethical practice guidelines.
9. Actively participates in departmental improvement activities. Contributes
realistic feedback and insight into improving quality relative to patient
care, visitors, and referral sources in line with budgetary constraints.
10. Identifies own education needs. Seeks to improve skill and knowledge
through appropriate continuing education and/or professional organization
involvement. Shares knowledge. Participates in departmental education and
in-service programs.
11. Participates as clinical instructor for physical therapy or physical
therapist assistant students as appropriate.
12. Manages daily work assignments and meets productivity expectations.
Schedules appropriate amount of time for patient evaluations, patient care,
and documentation.
13. Performs other related duties as required.  Utilizes new improvements
and/or technologies that relate to job assignment.

Qualifications

* Graduation from an accredited school of Physical Therapy.  Doctor of Physical
Therapy (DPT) preferred.
* Some experience is desirable.
* Considerable knowledge of modern principles, methods, and materials of
physical therapy.
* Ability to assess and treat patients and also lead supportive personnel in
performing treatment.
* Familiarity with common medications and their impact on patient function.
* Demonstrated technical understanding and skilled proficiency in performance
of work as evidenced through competency assessment. Demonstrated ability to
develop plans of patient care.
* Knowledge of reimbursement related to delivery of physical therapy.

Necessary Special Requirement

* Licensure to practice as a Physical Therapist in the State of Michigan.

NOTE: Current certification by the NATA Board of Certification may be required
for some positions. McKenzie/MedX certification or eligibility may be required
for some positions.