Local Contract Physical Therapist
Sault St. Marie, MI
VeeAR Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Shift Notes: Days: 8hrs: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Weekend Requirements: No Weekends
On Call Requirements: No Call

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
(20%)* Evaluates the patients function by performing formal/informal testing measures to determine the skeletal, neurological, respiratory, and cardiovascular status.
(20%)* Develops a goal specific treatment regime based on assessment data and the patients tolerance to carry?out the treatment plan as prescribed.
(20%)* 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.
(20%)* Devises a schedule of treatment, which is frequency and duration specific to be discussed with patient/family/caregiver and coordinated with clinical support staff.
(20%)* 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.
Requirements

PT Experience - [REQUIRED]
Outpatient Experience - [REQUIRED]
Candidates' Permanent Address (Facility will not consider local candidates - 100-mile radius restriction)
Profile Requirements:
Work History
Skills Checklist, current to 1 year, pertinent to the speciality (Physical Therapy) - [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
2 Supervisory Reference Forms Completed within the last two years - [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
Active American Heart Association BLS - [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
LARA must state Active Michigan/MI Physical Therapist License - [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
Certification Requirements

BLS (AHA)
State License Requirements

Michigan