Employment Type:

　　Full time

　　Shift:

　　Description:

　　Coverage Area (Chelsea, Dexter, Whitmore Lake, Pinckney)

　　Position Purpose:

　　Physical Therapist, PTs provide professional physical therapy services to the organization’s clients as prescribed by the physician, and in compliance with the state’s professional practice act for physical therapy, any applicable licensure/certification requirements, and the organization’s policies and procedures.

　　What You Will Do:

　　Accurately assesses clients at admission and other required time points, and utilizes appropriate

　　standardized documentation. Assesses the client’s condition and needs and determines the agency’s ability to meet those needs in the home care setting.

　　If therapy only case, informs the client/caregiver about the agency, care/services available, client obligation for payment, and rights and responsibilities before care is initiated.

　　Develops appropriate assessment-based plan of treatment with physician and client. Plan includes attainable episode goals and agency services needed to improve and/or stabilize client’s medical condition and promote independence. Participates in timely revision of the plan of treatment as appropriate.

　　Makes appropriate referrals for evaluation/care to other disciplines and services, and coordinates care with others to ensure effective and efficient care is provided.

　　Utilizes interview, observation, and evaluation in assessing clients and applies professional judgment, consistent with practice standards, in formulating therapy interventions and making recommendations to the physician and client.

　　Reports changes in client condition as appropriate and in a timely manner, to the client’s physician and obtains orders for changes in the plan of treatment.

　　Initiates and implements appropriate preventive, therapeutic and rehabilitative procedures, and techniques to clients.

　　Performs manual therapeutic exercises, massage, and/or manual traction as established by the plan of care.

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　Possession of a degree, which includes an internship from a baccalaureate/university program in physical therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.

　　Licensed to practice as a physical therapist in the state of practice.

　　Must have a minimum of one (1) year experience as a physical therapist or have a preceptor for a minimum of 6-8 weeks.

　　Current working knowledge of conditions of participation and home healthcare experience preferred.

　　Must accept responsibility for maintaining clinical practice skills, learning and adhering to organization’s policies and procedures on an on-going basis.

　　Must be able to function in an environment with minimal direct supervision, accepting personal responsibility for maintaining professional relationships with agency’s clients and families.

　　Must have current Driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work site.

　　Ability to consistently demonstrate commitment to the mission and Organizational Code of Ethics, and adhere to the Compliance Program.

　　Position Highlights:

　　We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

　　We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners.

　　Ministry/Facility Information:

　　Trinity Health At Home is shaping the future of healthcare. Our standard, evidence-backed care models and operations are enhancing our colleagues' experience, empowering families, and delivering better care at lower costs.

　　We use the industry's best technology, including:

　　Lightweight tablets

　　Advanced, easy-to-use EMR

　　Messaging and communication tools

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　　Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

　　Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

　　Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

　　Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

　　Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

　　EOE including disability/veteran