Henry Ford Hospital Clinton Township , MI 48035
Posted 4 days ago
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of a Physical Therapist assists the Physical Therapist in providing treatment that improves patient mobility, relieves pain, and prevents or lessens physical disabilities of patients.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs patient treatment, and objective data gathering under general Physical Therapist supervision as appropriate and in collaboration with other health care providers.
Documents patient care and billing information timely and in accordance with department standards.
Communicates with co-workers, and other professionals, including physicians and nurses as needed to ensure optimal patient care.
Functions as a team member in care of patients and in mentoring with other staff.
Delegates non-patient care tasks to support staff as appropriate.
Maintains clinical productivity standards.
Maintains technical clinical expertise through ongoing clinical education.
Participates in in-services, staff meetings, quality activities and aspects of program development.
Maintains awareness of patient safety issues within the clinic and in the use of equipment. Assists in the maintenance of patient care equipment as needed.
Maintains patient confidentiality according to HFHS HIPAA policies.
Maintains adherence to all applicable Federal/State law/regulations, APTA standards of practice, MI Licensure requirements, the HFHS Integrity/ Compliance Program, Code of Conduct, as well as all other HFHS policies and procedures.
If requested, represents HFHS at community and professional functions.
Participates in student education programs
May have other duties assigned as needed.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
Current State of Michigan licensure.
Current CPR certification (or obtain within 90 days of hire).
Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
Department: Physical Therapy - HFMH
Shift: Day Job
Union Code: Not Applicable
Henry Ford Hospital