What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at SPECIAL TREE LTD?
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Description
ST2022
Physical Therapist Opportunity
Special Tree is one of the nation’s leading rehabilitation providers for post-and subacute care and recovery from brain injury, spinal cord injury, and neurological issues. Our specialty rehabilitation center, situated on a serene 23-acre campus in Romulus, Michigan, provides patients with extraordinary opportunities for healing and recovery through outcomes-based rehabilitation, advanced care, and some of the latest technology available for therapy and treatment. Celebrating 50 years, Special Tree is a pioneer in neuro-rehabilitation, the first of its kind in Michigan.
About Special Tree:
At Special Tree we believe there is a better path to healing and recovery, helping each patient achieve the highest levels of independence possible. Since 1974 our team has been critical in helping us provide hope, encouragement, and expertise for people who have experienced life-altering changes. Our core values of Trust, Resilience, Empathy, and Excellence are more than just words, they’re a way of life.
Why Join Us?
As we work to provide care and treatment for others, we also work to provide for our team’s professional and personal growth and well-being.
The Role:
The Physical Therapist provides appropriate assessment and therapeutic intervention to maximize the client’s physical functioning. The Physical Therapist provides quality client care considering age-specific, developmental and cultural needs through competent practice in accordance with APTA standards of practice and code of ethics and Special Tree Rehabilitation System policies and procedures.
Work Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- 9:00 am- 5:00 pm
Responsibilities:
- Provides fabulous every day care, every day to clients and other customers.
- Provides evaluation and treatment using accepted Physical Therapy procedures, techniques, and modalities.
- Provides client, family, and staff education and training as needed and documents appropriately.
- Documents client evaluations, progress notes, care plans, discharge summaries, and outcomes data in accordance with existing criteria.
- Respects and appropriately considers age, gender, cultural background, and related factors when providing services to all internal and external customers.
- Provides supervision for Physical Therapy Assistants, Therapy Service Technicians, student interns and volunteers.
- Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading the appropriate literature and attending professional conferences.
Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy Curriculum at an APTA recognized university or college.
- Licensed to practice Physical Therapy in the State of Michigan.
- CPR certified.
- Valid Michigan driver’s license.
- Must be of good moral character.
Benefits/Perks:
- Outstanding health and retirement benefits
- Generous paid time off plan
Pay: (Compensation is a commensurate with experience and education)
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