Outpatient Physical Therapist
Tawas City, Michigan
Saint Joseph Hospital

Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient (Days)

Location: Tawas City, Michigan
Employment Type: Permanent
Shift: Days
Hours per Day: 8

Job Overview

• Primarily outpatient setting with some acute care coverage.
• Responsible for patient-focused care including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in accordance with physical therapy standards and physician orders.
• Delegates responsibilities to Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides.
• Functions as case manager for assigned cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient function using formal and informal testing to assess skeletal, neurological, respiratory, and cardiovascular status.
• Develop and update goal-specific treatment plans based on patient assessment and tolerance.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on pathology, prognosis, treatment rationale, and home education programs.
• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants, Aides, Home Health Aides, and students according to regulatory standards.
• Recommend and assist in securing adaptive/supportive equipment for patients.
• Document patient responses, treatment changes, and complete billing documentation per policy and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in team conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, and program development.
• Promote physical therapy services within the community.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and affiliate information.
• Demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows and participate in ongoing learning opportunities.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree

Licensure/Certifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Michigan

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Medium physical demand level:

  • Occasionally lift/carry 21-50 lbs.
  • Frequently lift/carry 20 lbs.
  • Constantly lift/carry 10 lbs.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk for long periods; frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling, crouching.
• Exposure to stressful situations including trauma, grief, and death.
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious materials; must follow required testing and safety protocols.
• Overall dexterity including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering, and feeling, often repetitive.
• Ability to move freely about the facility with or without assistive devices.
• Adequate vision and hearing with or without assistive devices.

Work Environment and Values

• Commitment to excellence, integrity, teamwork, and accountability.
• Expected to uphold behavior standards including thoughtful communication, patient safety, service excellence, privacy, and confidentiality.
• Exposure to communicable diseases possible; proper use of personal protective equipment required.

Additional Notes

• This position requires a 2-year commitment (sign-on bonus offered but not included here).
• Candidates must not have applied directly to this position if submitted through an agency.
• Technology proficiency and willingness to participate in ongoing education are essential.