Clinical PT Specialist FT Days Sign on Bonus available at Trane Technologies

Detroit, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Physical Therapy, Spinal Cord Injury, Brain Injury, Stroke Rehabilitation, Amputee Care, Orthopedics, Catastrophic Injury Care, Patient Evaluation, Rehabilitative Exercise, Brace Fitting, Splint Application, Ambulation Aides, Documentation, Staff Mentoring, Interdisciplinary Consultation, Equipment Maintenance

Industry

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Description

**$10,000 Sign on Bonus, with required relevant experience** DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan is one of the nation’s largest hospitals specializing in rehabilitation medicine and research. RIM is known for its clinical expertise in spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, amputee, orthopedics and catastrophic injury care. The Institute houses the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery and the Southeastern Michigan Traumatic Brain Injury System (SEMTBIS), one of only 16 federally designated model systems of care for brain injury care and research. RIM also operates 31 outpatient sites throughout southeast Michigan specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics. Job Summary Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, treats patients using standard physical therapy procedures such as heat, cold, electricity, traction, ultrasound and exercise. Responsible for treating the complex/specialty cases for assigned site(s). Evaluates patients motor and neurological capabilities and documents findings. Treats patients using standard physical therapy procedures; assists patients in rehabilitative exercise programs; and instructs patients in the use of rehabilitative equipment such as braces, splints, and ambulation aides. Administers and interprets a variety of tests to evaluate the motor and neurological capabilities of patients. Documents patient treatments, initial evaluation, progress notes and discharge summaries in accordance with departmental policies and service line protocols. Co-signs notes written by physical therapy assistants, aides and/or students. Develops home care programs for patients and provides instruction to families during hospitalization and upon discharge. Provides staff mentoring and develops/implements educational in-services for staff. Attends interdisciplinary meetings and various conferences to report on patients progress; consults regularly with other service line team members regarding patient treatment. May oversee, instruct and evaluates physical therapy assistants, aids, students and/or volunteers, as assigned. Responsible for the maintenance of equipment and supplies in assigned treatment areas; recommends the purchase of supplies and/or equipment, as needed. Maintains professional expertise through workshops, lectures, conferences, departmental, service line meetings, etc. in order to remain current on treatment techniques. Serves as a member of a designated service line. Assists in the implementation of programs and services to foster a interdisciplinary approach and a service line system of care. 1. Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy or certification from an accredited physical therapy program. 2. Three years of clinical experience in order to acquire skills for independent patient treatment. 3. Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the State of Michigan. 4. Minimum of 60 points on the professional growth and development criteria.

Responsibilities

The specialist treats patients using standard physical therapy procedures, including heat, cold, electricity, and exercise, while being responsible for managing complex and specialty cases at assigned sites. This role also involves evaluating patients' motor and neurological capabilities, documenting findings, and developing home care programs for patients and families.