Temp PT Outpatient (Days) Sault St. Marie MI
Sault Ste. Marie, MI - USA
Job Summary
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.
Responsibilities(20%)* Evaluates the patients 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 patients tolerance to carryout 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 status. Cosigns 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.
Requirement description :
- PT Experience - REQUIRED
- Outpatient Experience - REQUIRED
- Candidates Permanent Address (Facility will not consider local candidates - 100-mile radius restriction) - Required
- Work History
- Skills Checklist current to 1 year pertinent to the speciality (Physical Therapy) - REQUIRED DOCUMENT
- 2 Supervisory Reference Forms Completed within the last two years - REQUIRED DOCUMENT
- Active American Heart Association BLS - REQUIRED DOCUMENT
- LARA must state Active Michigan/MI Physical Therapist License - REQUIRED DOCUMENT
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :
- BLS (AHA)
STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :
- Michigan
ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS : Must be active!
Weekend Requirements : No Weekends
On Call Requirements : No Call