Sparrow Health System

CAR-PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Lansing, MI, US

Onsite
Full-time
2 days ago
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Description: Positions Location: Carson City, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job: Evaluate patients, plan treatment programs, and provide physical therapy interventions to patients. Delegate and supervise physical therapy activities performed by others. Essential Duties: This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position. * Evaluate the assess patients based upon the written prescription of the referring M.D., D.O., D.D.S., P.A., N.P., or podiatrist. Establish reasonable goals with patient and/or family. * Communicate the treatment plan, treatment goals, and progress toward goals to the patient and/or caregivers. * Perform treatment according to the established plan, utilizing all available modalities, equipment and techniques within the scope of physical therapy. * Performs medical record documentation according to established criteria. * Re-evaluate patients, modify treatment programs and goals as needed, and make recommendations as to their discharge planning. * Delegate to Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA's), Athletic Trainers (ATC's), Rehab Aides, and students/interns. * Supervise the interventions provided by PTA's, ATC's, Rehab Aides, and students/interns ensuring that department policies and procedures are upheld and that quality patient care is provided. * Cooperate with support staff and other health system departments in order to maximize the efficiency of non-clinical services such as the registering, scheduling, and billing of our patients. * Provides inpatient care at Sparrow Carson Hospital based up the referral. Job Requirements General Requirements • Current/non-restricted State of Michigan Physical Therapist License. Work Experience • None • Preferred - PT experience • Preferred - 1 year experience Education • Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy. Specialized Knowledge and Skills • Effective written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills. • Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related to criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients serviced in her/his assigned service area as related to the principle duties and responsibilities of the position. • Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job • Preferred - Manual therapy skills UM Health - Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Location: Sparrow Carson City Activation Date: Friday, May 9, 2025 Expiration Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Apply Here

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