Outpatient Physical Therapist
Alpena, MI
ARMStaffing
4x10 hrs, Days

Physical Therapist

Schedule

Shift: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM (can work 8 to 10 hour days)

Job Description

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

• Evaluates the patient's function by performing formal/informal testing measures to determine the skeletal, neurological, respiratory, and cardiovascular status.
• Develops a goal-specific treatment regime based on assessment data and the patient’s tolerance to carry out the treatment plan as prescribed.
• Submits a written treatment regime to be included as part of the plan of treatment authorized by and coordinated with the physician. Updates the plan of care as needed to reflect changes in patient status. Co-signs verbal orders received by the physical therapist assistant as necessary.
• Devises a schedule of treatment that is frequency and duration specific, to be discussed with the patient/family/caregiver and coordinated with clinical support staff.
• Educates the 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.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• PT Experience - Required
• Pediatric Experience - Required
• Acute Care Experience - Highly Preferred
• 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 PT License - Required
• Active American Heart Association BLS - Required

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!