Travel Physical Therapist
South Haven, MI
Reliant Staffing Partners
5x8 hrs, Days

ASAP start desired either 03/09 or 03/23

May consider PTA as well. PTA will be at a different rate, please see CDM for rate.

Shift: 1st/Days
Hours: 40 hours/week
Guaranteed Hours per Week: 40
0700-1815 (M-Th), 0700-1645 (F)
Call Requirement: No
Weekend Requirement: No
Float Requirement: No
Other requirements: None

Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time.  Involves considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of light-weight objects (i.e., 20 pounds or less) and assisting with heavier tasks such as assisting in lifting and moving patients. Minor straining or fatiguing positions must be assumed, and some fatiguing physical motions are required.


Under the guidance and direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for clinical and administrative duties.


Clinical Duties

• Follow the plan of care and goals established by the Physical Therapist

• Family and community education

• Provision of direct patient care, including performing physical, electrical, mechanical, and heat treatments according to treatment plan

• Direct patient care, including conducting individual and/or group Physical Therapy activities according to treatment plan; facilitates and instructs patients in the skills necessary to successfully participate

• Interdisciplinary team discussions or hospital rounds involvement

• Program development

• Serving as a resource person in areas of expertise

• Participation in student program and participation in student rotation

• Providing in-services in areas of expertise for the Bronson Rehabilitation System

• May need to cross train and provide coverage at other departments within Rehabilitation Services as needed.


Administration Duties

• Documenting in the electronic health record per compliance timelines

• Responsible for communicating to leadership limitations that prevent timely documentation.

• For each person served the therapist maintains accurate, legible and complete records.

• Serving on committees and task forces

• Participating in process improvement

• Demonstrate time management skills

• Supervision of Rehab Clinical Assistant, PTA students and volunteers


In addition, the Physical Therapist Assistant has the responsibility to maintain and upgrade his/her competencies based on the population served, the type and nature of the care provided and advances in healthcare sciences and technology.

Shift:

Day 5x8-Hour (07:00 - 18:15)

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