SENIOR PHYSICAL THERAPIST FULL TIME DAYS
Company: DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan
Location: Detroit
Posted on: October 12, 2024
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Job Description:
DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan is one of the nation's
largest hospitals specializing in rehabilitation medicine and
research. RIM is known for its clinical expertise in spinal cord
injury, brain injury, stroke, amputee, orthopedics and catastrophic
injury care. The Institute houses the Center for Spinal Cord Injury
Recovery and the Southeastern Michigan Traumatic Brain Injury
System (SEMTBIS), one of only 16 federally designated model systems
of care for brain injury care and research. RIM also operates 31
outpatient sites throughout southeast Michigan specializing in
sports medicine and orthopedics. Job Summary Under general
supervision and according to established policies and procedures,
provides oversight to the physical therapy team. Assists department
leadership in overseeing the day-to-day operations and resolving
problems. Coordinates staff work schedules and patient care
assignments to ensure timely service delivery. Follows, clarifies
and enforces department policies and procedures to ensure efficient
provision of physical therapy services. Assumes supervisory
responsibility in the absence of department leadership.
Participates in the selection and evaluation of physical therapy
personnel. Coordinates and participates in department performance
improvement activities. Serves as a clinical resource to the
physical therapy team and assists departmental staff with resolving
complex cases and/or problems. Participates in setting and
implementing goals for the physical therapy team. Serves as a
mentor to assist in professional growth and development of therapy
staff. Provides in-service education and orientation programs.
Oversees, instructs and evaluates physical therapy staff in the
application of physical therapy principles, modalities and
techniques. Assists with volunteer program, as needed. Functions as
a role model for customer service. Assists in marketing physical
therapy services to patients, families and other health care
professionals in the community. Serves as a clinical resource for
community-based agencies, institutions and universities. Assists
management in department functions and special projects, i.e.,
utilization review, quality assurance, program development and
committee work. Conducts studies and research projects as
requested. Performs all the duties/responsibilities of a Physical
Therapist, as required. Qualifications:
1. Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy or a certification in
Physical Therapy from an accredited program. 2. Three to five years
of progressively more responsible experience in a clinical area in
order to acquire leadership skills, and skills for specialized and
independent patient treatment. 3. Leadership experience is strongly
preferred. 4. Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist
in the State of Michigan. Job: Physical Therapy Primary Location:
Detroit, Michigan Facility: DMC Rehabilitation Institute of
Michigan Job Type: Full Time Shift Type: Day 2406003698
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