Physical Therapist Outpatient Pediatrics Niles

This position is eligible for up to $15,000 in incentives for eligible candidates!

In addition to the sign-on incentives, relocation assistance could be available as well.

The position includes a weekend rotation at the Niles Hospital covering inpatient acute care approximately 4 weekends per year. There's opportunity to work within the outpatient adult neuro and ortho patient populations if interested.

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.

Qualifications

Required Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from an accredited physical therapy program

Preferred Master's Degree

6 months of relevant experience preferred

LIC-Physical Therapist - State of Michigan upon hire required

CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA/ARC within 90 days required Physical Demands

Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 50 lbs

Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 50 lbs

Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs

Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs

Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 10 lbs

Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs

Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbs

Sitting: Seldom

Standing: Frequently

Walking: Frequently

Forward Bend - Standing: Occasionally

Forward Bend - Sitting: Seldom

Trunk Rotation - Standing: Occasionally

Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally

Squat: Seldom

Stair Climbing: Seldom

Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom

Reach - Above Shoulder: Occasionally

Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally

Handling: Occasionally

Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally

Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally

Finger/Hand Dexterity: Occasionally

Primary LocationSITE - Niles-Buchanan YMCA - 905 N Front St - Niles

Department NameOutpatient Rehabilitation - Niles

Employment TypeFull time

ShiftDay (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours40

Hours of WorkMonday to Friday between 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Days WorkedMonday to Friday and rotational weekend coverage

Weekend FrequencyVariable weekends

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