Physical Therapist
VeeAR Health
Sault St. Marie, MI
5x8 hrs, Days
Sign-On Bonus

Shift Notes: Days: 9-5:30 with flexibility. Rotating weekend, 4 weekends within a year, 1 holiday every 3 years.
Weekend Requirements: Rotating weekend, 4 weekends within a year
On Call Requirements: -
Job Description:
Primarily: Outpatient, floats to acute care
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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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 plan of care as needed to reflect changes in patient status. Co-signs verbal orders received by physical therapist assistant as necessary.
Devises a schedule of treatment, which is frequency and duration specific to be discussed with patient/family/caregiver and coordinated with clinical support staff.
Educates 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.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES
BLS - Basic Life Support- Within 1 month of hire or transfer
PT - Physical Therapist
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Bachelors Degree