Temp PT Outpatient (Days) Tawas City MI

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.

• (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 -signs 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.

• PT Experience - Required
• Outpatient Experience - Required
• Primarily outpatient some acute

• Work History
• Skills Checklist current to 1 year pertinent to specialty
• 2 Supervisory Reference Forms taken within the last two years
• Candidates Permanent Address (Facility will not consider local candidates - 50-mile radius restriction)

• BLS (AHA)

• Michigan