Tenet Healthcare is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our team. Under the general supervision of the department supervisor, you will treat patients using standard physical therapy procedures, evaluate capabilities, document findings, and develop home care programs within our supportive and collaborative environment.
What You'll Do
- Treat patients using standard physical therapy procedures such as heat, cold, electricity, traction, ultrasound, and exercise.
- Evaluate patient’s motor and neurological capabilities and document findings.
- Assist patients in rehabilitative exercise programs and instruct them in the use of rehabilitative equipment such as braces, splints, and ambulation aides.
- Administer and interpret a variety of tests to evaluate the motor and neurological capabilities of patients.
- Document patient treatments, initial evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with departmental policies and service line protocols.
- Co-sign notes written by physical therapy assistants, aides, and/or students.
- Develop home care programs for patients and provide instruction to families during hospitalization and upon discharge.
- Attend interdisciplinary meetings and various conferences to report on patient’s progress; consult regularly with other service line team members regarding patient treatment.
- Oversee, instruct, and evaluate physical therapy assistants, aids, students, and/or volunteers, as assigned.
- Maintain equipment and supplies in assigned treatment areas; recommend the purchase of supplies and/or equipment, as needed.
- Maintain professional expertise through workshops, lectures, conferences, departmental, and service line meetings to remain current on treatment techniques.
- Serve as a member of a designated service line.
- Assist in the implementation of programs and services to foster an interdisciplinary approach and a service line system of care.
- Promote the values of the DMC by demonstrating behaviors supportive of a commitment to quality, community welfare, respect and involvement, teamwork, open and effective communication, innovation and education, and efficient and effective resource use.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy or certification from an accredited physical therapy program.
- Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the State of Michigan.
Team & Environment
You will report to a Supervisor, Physical Therapy, and work within a service line system and an interdisciplinary team focused on patient care.
Benefits & Compensation
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located in Michigan.
Tenet Healthcare employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
