Inpatient Physical Therapist
Southfield, MI
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Physical Therapist, Inpatient Rehabilitation Macomb, Clinton Township/Warren, Michigan. The Physical Therapist provides patient assessment, treatment, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration across the care continuum. The role supports patient safety, clinical education, quality initiatives, staff mentoring, and participation in student education programs.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shift, 8-hour shifts, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy with at least 5 years of experience, or a masters or doctoral degree from an accredited physical therapy program.
  • Current Michigan Physical Therapist licensure.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
  • Inpatient rehabilitation experience.
  • Successful completion of the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) certification examination with a score of at least 80% within 90 days of hire, followed by annual certification.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving and verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to provide care for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Additional Information:
  • Performs patient assessment, treatment, discharge planning, and coordination with healthcare professionals.
  • Delegates patient care activities to support staff in accordance with applicable licensure rules and provides appropriate communication and supervision.
  • Maintains clinical productivity, patient safety, confidentiality, and technical clinical expertise through continuing education.
  • Participates in in-service education, staff meetings, quality activities, program development, and student education.
  • Demonstrates teamwork, initiative, flexibility, self-direction, respect for diversity, and a commitment to ongoing learning.
  • Adheres to applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, licensure requirements, compliance policies, codes of conduct, and organizational procedures.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits