Travel Outpatient Physical Therapist
Alma, MI
Wellspring Nurse Source
5x8 hrs, Flexible

This outpatient Physical Therapist position delegates responsibilities to the Physical Therapist Assistant and Aides. The role is patient-focused and utilizes assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in accordance with physical therapy standards, physician orders, and governing policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• (20%) Evaluate the patient's function through formal and informal testing measures to assess skeletal, neurological, respiratory, and cardiovascular status.
• (20%) Develop a goal-specific treatment regimen based on assessment data and the patient's tolerance to carry out the treatment plan as prescribed.
• (20%) Submit a written treatment regimen to be included as part of the plan of treatment authorized by and coordinated with the physician. Update the plan of care as needed to reflect changes in patient status. Co-sign verbal orders received by physical therapist assistant as necessary.
• (20%) Devise a schedule of treatment that is frequency and duration specific, and discuss it with the patient, family, or caregiver, coordinating with clinical support staff.
• (20%) Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding pathology or condition, treatment alternatives, prognosis, and rationale for treatment through rest, exercise, modalities, and other indicated interventions.

Qualifications

• PT Experience - required
• Outpatient Experience - required

Profile Requirements

• Work History
• Skills Checklist, current to 1 year, pertinent to the specialty (PT) - required
• 2 Supervisory Reference Forms Completed within the last two years - required
• LARA and/or Nursys must state Active Michigan/MI PT License - required
• Active American Heart Association BLS - required

Certification Requirements

• BLS (AHA)

State License Requirements

• Michigan

Additional License Requirements

• Must be in hand