Physical Therapist, Part-Time, Acute Care - Bronson South Haven & Bronson Lakeview S

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Physical Therapist, Part‑Time, Acute Care – Bronson South Haven & Bronson Lakeview

BLH Bronson Lake View Hospital, BSH Bronson South Haven

Part‑time, 24 weekly hours. $10,000 sign‑on bonus.

First Shift. Part‑time scheduled weekly hours 24. Cost Center 4000 Physical Therapy Acute Care (BSH).

• Licensed Physical Therapist in good standing for the State of Michigan.
• Graduates from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• BLS required within 3 months after hire.
• Current driver’s license in Michigan and availability of a daily business vehicle.
• Proof of valid auto insurance and successful MVR check prior to start date.
• Keyboarding skills to operate a PC/mobile device.
• Effective communication in English and social sensitivity.
• Ability to work as a team member and communicate with patients, visitors, and the care team.
• High level of interpersonal skills for delicate patient care matters.

• Interpret and implement referrals; evaluate patient functional abilities and disabilities such as range of motion, strength, coordination, etc. through standardized assessment and testing; establish functional baseline for progress monitoring.
• Participate in interdisciplinary discussion, rounds, and clinics.
• Establish education and treatment planning.
• Conduct family and community education.
• Set patient care goals and estimate length of treatment.
• Provide direct patient care, including conducting individual and/or group physical therapy activities per treatment plan; facilitate and instruct patients in required skills.
• Design and fabricate splints and other assistive devices as needed.
• Participate in program development and departmental process improvement.
• Serve as a resource person in areas of expertise.
• Provide in‑services in areas of expertise for the Bronson Rehabilitation System.
• Cross‑train and provide coverage at other departments within Rehabilitation Services as needed.

• Document evaluations, treatment plans, treatments performed, and progress; indicate condition relative to goals and alterations to enhance therapy potential.
• Document in the electronic health record per compliance timelines.
• Communicate to leadership any limitations that prevent timely documentation.
• Maintain accurate, legible, and complete records for each person served.
• Serve on committees and task forces.
• Participate in process improvement.
• Demonstrate time‑management skills.
• Supervise PTA, Rehab Clinical Assistant, PT students, PTA students, volunteers, and athletic trainer.