Job Description

Job Summary
We are actively seeking compassionate, enthusiastic, and patient-oriented individuals who will share in the goal of creating the ideal experience for our patients, families and employees. Excellent service and teamwork is an expected and integral part of the Burlington Lower Level Physical Therapy Specialty Clinic culture.
We are currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapist who is skilled at evaluating and treating general/geriatric orthopedic population often with co-morbidities of non-neurologic falls/impaired balance and cancer who have been referred for ambulatory physical therapy services. The candidate is required to have 3 years of orthopedic experience, along with an interest in geriatrics, osteoporosis and oncology. The position will partner with a physical therapy assistant. Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team required.


Responsibilities*
Interpret referrals and ensure necessary precautions are identified so that appropriate physical therapy evaluation and treatment can be provided.
Develop focused individually designed treatment plans based on the patient?s functional goals.
Utilizes independent clinical decision making to progress patients and modify treatment depending upon the patient?s needs and medical status.
Monitor patients throughout the provision of treatment and respond appropriately to changes in patient status.
Instruct patients and their families in home treatment programs.
Maintain records of patient evaluation, treatment and discharge status.
May conduct research under the guidance of a Physical Therapy Director.
May conduct special projects contributing to teaching materials and procedures used in physical therapy.
Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system may be required in certain areas.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications*
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
This position requires Primary Source Verification

Desired Qualifications*
Current CPR and First Aid Certification
3 Years of outpatient orthopedic experience
A passion for rehab care- Taking patients the next steps to returning to independent functioning in home/work/community activities
A collaborative work style and positive attitude to add to our high performing multidisciplinary team
Prior experience and/or interest inOncology Rehab and Geriatrics is desired
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Ability to be collaborative and a team player
General orthopedic outpatient experience or internship program completion is preferred.