Bronson Healthcare
Physical Therapist, Outpatient, Full-Time, Bronson Battle Creek ** 20k Sign-On B
Bronson Healthcare, Battle Creek, Michigan, United States, 49014
Physical Therapist, Outpatient, Full-Time, Bronson Battle Creek – 20k Sign-On Bonus
Evaluates plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases, to improve/restore function, increase strength, relieve pain, and enhance functional independence. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.
Qualifications
Graduates from an accredited Physical Therapy program
Licensed Physical Therapist in good standing for the State of Michigan
BLS required within 3 months after hire
Current driver's license in the state of Michigan, availability of car for business use on a daily basis, and proof of insurance required for Bronson at Home
For Bronson at Home driving your own vehicle on a regularly scheduled basis to perform business on behalf of Bronson is required and will require successful pass of MVR check after an offer of employment has been made but prior to the employee’s start date. Proof of valid auto insurance on that vehicle that will be driven while on duty for Bronson is required. It is the employee’s responsibility to submit auto insurance renewals before current coverage expires to their supervisor. It is also the employee’s responsibility to update their auto insurance coverage with Bronson if a different vehicle will be driven to perform business on behalf of Bronson.
Keyboarding skills to operate a PC/mobile device
Must work as a team member and be able to effectively communicate with patients, visitors, and all members of the care delivery team
Social sensitivity and the ability to communicate in English effectively
Regularly performs work requiring a high level of interpersonal skills to deal with delicate patient care matters
Clinical Duties
Interpretation and implementation of referrals; evaluates patient functional abilities/disabilities such as range of motion, strength, coordination, etc. through standardized assessment and testing; establishes functional baseline to be used throughout treatment as a gauge of progress and physical improvements
Interdisciplinary discussion/rounds/clinics
Establish education and treatment planning
Family and community education
Interdisciplinary team discussions hospital rounds/clinics
Patient care goal setting and estimating length of treatment
Direct patient care, including conducting individual and/or group Physical Therapy activities according to treatment plan; facilitates and instructs patients in the skills necessary to successfully participate
May design and fabricate splints and other assistive devices
Program development and participation in department process improvement
Serving as a resource person in areas of expertise
Providing in-services in areas of expertise for the Bronson Rehabilitation System
May need to cross train and provide coverage at other departments within Rehabilitation Services as needed.
Administration Duties
Documenting evaluations, patient treatment plans, treatments performed, and progress; indicates condition in relationship to establish goals and alterations to treatment plan to enhance therapy potential
Documenting in the electronic health record per compliance timelines
Responsible for communicating to leadership any limitations that prevent timely documentation
For each person served the therapist maintains accurate, legible and complete records
Serving on committees and task forces
Participating in process improvement
Demonstrates time management skills
Supervision of PTA, Rehab Clinical Assistant, PT students, PTA students and volunteers, athletic trainer
Shift
First Shift
Time Type
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours
36
Cost Center
4100 Physical Therapy - OP (BBC)
Notes
Bronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies. Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration.
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Qualifications
Graduates from an accredited Physical Therapy program
Licensed Physical Therapist in good standing for the State of Michigan
BLS required within 3 months after hire
Current driver's license in the state of Michigan, availability of car for business use on a daily basis, and proof of insurance required for Bronson at Home
For Bronson at Home driving your own vehicle on a regularly scheduled basis to perform business on behalf of Bronson is required and will require successful pass of MVR check after an offer of employment has been made but prior to the employee’s start date. Proof of valid auto insurance on that vehicle that will be driven while on duty for Bronson is required. It is the employee’s responsibility to submit auto insurance renewals before current coverage expires to their supervisor. It is also the employee’s responsibility to update their auto insurance coverage with Bronson if a different vehicle will be driven to perform business on behalf of Bronson.
Keyboarding skills to operate a PC/mobile device
Must work as a team member and be able to effectively communicate with patients, visitors, and all members of the care delivery team
Social sensitivity and the ability to communicate in English effectively
Regularly performs work requiring a high level of interpersonal skills to deal with delicate patient care matters
Clinical Duties
Interpretation and implementation of referrals; evaluates patient functional abilities/disabilities such as range of motion, strength, coordination, etc. through standardized assessment and testing; establishes functional baseline to be used throughout treatment as a gauge of progress and physical improvements
Interdisciplinary discussion/rounds/clinics
Establish education and treatment planning
Family and community education
Interdisciplinary team discussions hospital rounds/clinics
Patient care goal setting and estimating length of treatment
Direct patient care, including conducting individual and/or group Physical Therapy activities according to treatment plan; facilitates and instructs patients in the skills necessary to successfully participate
May design and fabricate splints and other assistive devices
Program development and participation in department process improvement
Serving as a resource person in areas of expertise
Providing in-services in areas of expertise for the Bronson Rehabilitation System
May need to cross train and provide coverage at other departments within Rehabilitation Services as needed.
Administration Duties
Documenting evaluations, patient treatment plans, treatments performed, and progress; indicates condition in relationship to establish goals and alterations to treatment plan to enhance therapy potential
Documenting in the electronic health record per compliance timelines
Responsible for communicating to leadership any limitations that prevent timely documentation
For each person served the therapist maintains accurate, legible and complete records
Serving on committees and task forces
Participating in process improvement
Demonstrates time management skills
Supervision of PTA, Rehab Clinical Assistant, PT students, PTA students and volunteers, athletic trainer
Shift
First Shift
Time Type
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours
36
Cost Center
4100 Physical Therapy - OP (BBC)
Notes
Bronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies. Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration.
Please take a moment to watch a brief video highlighting employment with Bronson!
Get notified about new Physical Therapist jobs in Battle Creek, MI.
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