Occupational Therapist
Trinity Health
Physical Therapist
Trinity Health
part-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Howell • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $57 per hour
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
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About the role
- Implement evaluation and treatment of medically disabled patients using established procedures
- Evaluate patients' physical and functional status including sensory tests, manual muscle tests, range of motion, reflex and ambulation skills
- Establish short and long term therapy goals and formulate treatment plans consistent with goals
- Treat patients using therapeutic exercise, gait training, functional training, modalities and assistive devices
- Provide and delegate treatment procedures to appropriate personnel and observe patient reactions
- Consult with physicians and health-care team members and adjust treatment programs as necessary
- Determine appropriate devices (wheelchairs, canes, crutches, prosthetic/orthotic devices) and instruct in their use
- Regularly document patient progress and prepare reports for physicians and supervisors
- Participate in discharge planning and ensure continuation of rehabilitation at home or other settings
- Participate in general physical therapy operations: patient education, quality review, clinical education, program planning, clinics, and supervision of physical therapy student interns
- Maintain records and prepare charge slips for billing purposes
- Maintain confidentiality of patient, physician, employee, and visitor information
- Maintain safety, report hazards, and provide quality patient care considering age-specific, developmental and cultural needs
- Maintain knowledge of current trends and attend related conferences and seminars
Requirements
- Graduate from accredited school of Physical Therapy
- Licensure as Physical Therapist in the State of Michigan
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology and physical therapy treatment and modalities
- Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with patients and families
- Analytical skills to evaluate physical and functional status and establish therapy goals
- Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 80% of work time
- Ability to react quickly in sudden unplanned situations to prevent or minimize injuries
- Able to walk and stand for up to 50% of work time
- Able to lift, push and pull approximately 40-60 pounds for up to 20% of work time
- Ability to instruct patients and families in therapeutic exercises and assistive device use
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
evaluation and treatment of medically disabled patientssensory testsmanual muscle testsrange of motiongait trainingfunctional trainingtherapeutic exerciseassistive devicestreatment plansphysical therapy modalities
Soft skills
interpersonal skillsanalytical skillsattention to detailquick reaction in emergenciespatient educationcommunication with patients and familiessupervision of internscollaboration with healthcare teamdocumentation skillsconfidentiality maintenance
Certifications
Licensure as Physical Therapist in MichiganGraduate from accredited school of Physical Therapy