This is a PRN opportunity, meaning that is intended to hire someone on an as-needed basis.

Job Summary

Provides therapy to patients based on patient need and medical direction. Provides patient/caregiver education and arranges for adaptive equipment as needed.

Essential Functions

Performs evaluation procedures to assess the level of disability with regard to scope of practice, goals and a plan of treatment, and to make appropriate recommendations.Provides a treatment program and education to restore and return maximal function to the patient. Assesses effectiveness of treatment and modifies goals / treatment methods, as needed to meet changing needs.Documents evaluation and treatment of each patient in compliance with department standards, medical-legal and reimbursement procedures.Instructs and trains other rehabilitation staff, nursing, other medical personnel and students regarding patient needs and rehabilitation services.Participates in ongoing process improvement, patient satisfaction initiatives/improvement, program development and marketing activities.Demonstrates productivity as indicated by department standard.Improves skill areas as demonstrated by applying continuing education in-services, participating in competencies in applicable areas, and developing new concepts of patient care and additional skills with various population groups.

QualificationsRequired Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from an accredited physical therapy programPreferred Master's Degree6 months of relevant experience preferredLIC-Physical Therapist - State of Michigan Upon Hire requiredCRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required OrCRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days requiredPhysical Demands

Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 50 lbsWaist to Waist > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 50 lbsWaist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbsWaist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbsBilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbsUnilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 10 lbsPushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbsPulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbsSitting: SeldomStanding: FrequentlyWalking: FrequentlyForward Bend - Standing: OccasionallyForward Bend - Sitting: SeldomTrunk Rotation - Standing: OccasionallyTrunk Rotation - Sitting: OccasionallySquat: SeldomStair Climbing: SeldomCrawling / Kneeling: SeldomReach - Above Shoulder: OccasionallyReach - at Shoulder or Below: OccasionallyHandling: OccasionallyForceful Grip > 5 lbs: OccasionallyForceful Pinch > 2 lbs: OccasionallyFinger/Hand Dexterity: Occasionally

Primary Location

SITE - Watervliet Hospital - 400 Medical Park Dr - Watervliet

Department Name

Inpatient Rehab Therapies - Watervliet

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

0.04

Hours of Work

Variable for 8 hour shifts

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

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