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Rivetus Rehabilitation

Physical Therapist - PRN

Rivetus Rehabilitation, Saginaw, Michigan, United States, 48607

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Join the Rivetus Team! Rivetus has been serving the geriatric Post‑Acute community since 1998. We are a specialized rehabilitation company operated and managed at the executive level by licensed clinicians. Our unique perspective combines superior knowledge of the healthcare regulatory industry with a passion for positive patient outcomes. We incorporate solid business practices with skill and compassion to provide superior service, expedite healing, and enhance the quality of life for patients recovering in skilled nursing facilities.

Facility Location: St. Francis – 915 N River Rd, Saginaw, MI 48609 Schedule: PRN/Contingent

General Summary In this role you will provide physical therapy services to patients impaired by physical dysfunction, including assessment, treatment planning and implementation of treatment plans. Participate in patient care conferences, program development, and screenings as appropriate. Provide supervision for PTAs and aides as assigned. Complete appropriate documentation and adhere to policies, procedures and current standards of clinical practice.

Responsibilities

Conduct physical therapy screenings and evaluations to determine patient physical status.

Provide physical therapy treatment consistent with the professional and ethical standards of the APTA for Physical Therapists.

Develop and implement treatment plans using strengthening, modalities and retraining to reach patients’ highest potential for independence.

Provide direct patient care in accordance with productivity standards by using graded activities to facilitate the restoration of physical and functional abilities.

Check, instruct, assign and review the work of PTAs and aides as assigned.

Provide documentation to maintain quality of the medical record as it relates to accuracy, continuity of care and reimbursement guidelines.

Participate, as requested, in patient care conferences, per company guidelines.

Participate in CQI activities as required ensuring continuous quality of care.

Promote current standards of clinical practice through participation in continuing education and in‑service programs.

Coordinate and/or participate in in‑service programs for internal/external groups.

Participate in new program development.

Participate in company meetings and additional activities directed to facilitate effective departmental operations.

Required Qualifications

Successful completion of an accredited Physical Therapy program.

Licensure as required by the State of Michigan.

Skills and Abilities

Ability to exercise professional judgement and initiative when analyzing problems and recommending solutions.

Initiative and flexibility in the work environment.

Ability to react effectively to the needs of patients and their families.

Physical ability to bend, position, transfer and lift patients weighing from 80 pounds to over 300 pounds, without restriction, utilizing lifting devices clinically recommended for the patient.

Employee Benefits

Competitive Pay

401k Eligibility & matching after 3 months of service.

Reimbursement for Professional Licensure and CEU Credits.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists

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