Physical Therapist Clinical Specialist

Job Title

Physical Therapist

Evaluate and treat patients with diseases, injuries, disorders and disabilities; relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance. To coordinate the physical therapy care for all patients assigned to a team; and to train Physical Therapists in techniques related to the area of clinical specialty.

Coordinate the physical therapy care for all patients assigned to a team. Interpret referrals and ensure necessary precautions are identified. Develop focused individually designed treatment plans based on the patient’s functional goals. Utilize independent clinical decision making to progress patients and modify treatment depending upon the patient’s need and medical status. Monitor patients through the provision of treatment and respond appropriately to changes in patient’s status.

Consult with, and serve as a resource to, other healthcare professionals regarding therapy administered and projected treatment goals. Orient staff to policies, procedures and programs. Initiate patient treatment when referral is made to the specialty area. Assist staff with program planning, development and implementation. Participate in developing rules and procedures for a team approach to therapy. Represent the Physical Therapy Division at specialty conferences and medical rounds.

Supervise the maintenance and loan policies for departmental equipment. Participate in clinical education for PT interns and classroom education for physical therapy students. Present educational programs for other health professionals and community groups. May conduct research in the field of physical therapy. Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system may be required in certain areas. Performs other related duties as assigned.

If licensed prior to 2016:
Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy or basic MS. If licensed on or after 2016:
Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy (DPT). Completion of an accredited Physical Therapy Program and Clinical Internship. Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of Michigan. Reasonable progressively responsible experience in physical therapy. Some experience in teaching and continuing education in specialty area. Some experience in coordinating the work of others. This classification requires Primary Source Verification.

This position requires extensive standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients.

Board Certified: ABPTRFE certification or re-certification in good standing (SCS or OCS). General

Experience:

At least 5 years of clinical experience. Michigan Medicine

Experience:

At least 3 years required in specific sports medicine/sports physical therapy service-line.

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems.

In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

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