Physical Therapist

Overview

Join the Rivetus Team. Rivetus has been serving the geriatric Post-Acute community since 1998. We are a specialized rehabilitation company operated and managed at the executive level by licensed clinicians. Our approach combines strong knowledge of the healthcare regulatory environment with a focus on positive patient outcomes to provide quality service in skilled nursing facilities.

Facility

Location:

Grosse Pointe Woods - 21401 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe, MI 48236

Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday

In this role you will provide physical therapy services to patients impaired by physical dysfunction, including assessment, treatment planning and implementation of treatment plans. Participate in patient care conferences, program development, and screenings as appropriate. Provide supervision for PTAs and aides as assigned. Complete appropriate documentation and adhere to policies, procedures and current standards of clinical practice.

• Conduct physical therapy screenings and evaluations to determine patient physical status.
• Provide physical therapy treatment consistent with the professional and ethical standards of the APTA for Physical Therapists.
• Develop and implement treatment plans using strengthening, modalities and retraining to reach patients’ highest potential for independence.
• Provide direct patient care in accordance with productivity standards by use of graded activities to facilitate the restoration of physical and functional abilities.
• Check, instruct, assign and review the work of PTAs and aides as assigned.
• Provide documentation to maintain quality of the medical record as it relates to accuracy, continuity of care and reimbursement guidelines.
• Participate, as requested, in patient care conferences, per company guidelines.
• Participate in CQI activities as required ensuring continuous quality of care.
• Promote current standards of clinical practice through participation in continuing education and in-service programs.
• Coordinate and/or participate in in-service programs for internal/external groups.
• Participate in new program development and in company meetings and activities directed to facilitate effective departmental operations.

• Successful completion of an accredited Physical Therapy program
• Licensure as required by the State of Michigan

• Ability to exercise professional judgement and initiative when analyzing problems and recommending solutions.
• Initiative and flexibility in the work environment.
• Ability to react effectively to the needs of patients and their families.
• Physical ability to bend, position, transfer and lift patients weighing from 80 pounds to over 300 pounds, with use of clinically recommended lifting devices as appropriate.

• Daily Pay
• Affordable Medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield MI
• 401k Eligibility & matching after 3 months of service
• Paid Holidays
• Reimbursement for Professional Licensure and CEU Credits

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists