Job Summary: Plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs for patients to restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of body part. Essential Functions: Consistently uses an outward mindset and puts forth exemplary effort in accomplishing his/her goals and objectives in a manner that helps others to achieve their goals and objectives. Determines appropriateness of prescribed therapies and goals for identified pathophysiological state. Records treatment, test procedures, patient response, and results of such as required by hospital and department policy. Reviews and evaluates physician's referral (prescription) and patient's medical record to determine physical therapy treatment required. Performs patient tests, measurements and evaluations. Administers therapeutic exercises to improve or maintain muscle function. Instructs, motivates and assists patients in exercises. Administers treatments involving application of physical agents. Administers manual therapy. Administers traction to relieve neck and back pain using intermittent and static traction equipment. Demonstrates strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills. Minimum Qualifications: Licensed physical therapist by the State of Michigan or ability to become licensed within three (3) months of hire. BLS from American Red Cross or American Heart Association certification within three (3) months of hire. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: One (1) year out-patient experience preferred. Demonstrates strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills. Working Conditions: Potentially exposed to infectious diseases. Physical Requirements: Constantly stand, reach, see/visual acuity, handle/grasp/feel, talk/hear. Frequently sit, walk, lift/carry 1 to 25 lbs. Occasionally lift/carry 25 to 50+ lbs.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?rQb6J2WpvKXhXWLBbxzXaAa" width="0" height="0" />

As a physical therapist, you'll design and administer personalized therapy programs to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability. You'll evaluate referrals, conduct patient tests, and implement therapeutic exercises and manual therapy. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

**Physical Therapist**

**Job Description:**

- Plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs for patients to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of body part.
- Consistently uses an outward mindset and puts forth exemplary effort in accomplishing goals and objectives in a manner that helps others to achieve their goals and objectives.
- Determines appropriateness of prescribed therapies and goals for identified pathophysiological state.
- Records treatment, test procedures, patient response, and results as required by hospital and department policy.
- Reviews and evaluates physician's referral (prescription) and patient's medical record to determine physical therapy treatment required.
- Performs patient tests, measurements, and evaluations.
- Administers therapeutic exercises to improve or maintain muscle function.
- Instructs, motivates, and assists patients in exercises.
- Administers treatments involving the application of physical agents.
- Administers manual therapy.
- Administers traction to relieve neck and back pain using intermittent and static traction equipment.
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.

**Requirements:**

- Licensed physical therapist by the State of Michigan or ability to become licensed within three (3) months of hire.
- BLS from American Red Cross or American Heart Association certification within three (3) months of hire.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

- One (1) year of out-patient experience preferred.
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.

**Working Conditions:**

- Potentially exposed to infectious diseases.

**Physical Requirements:**

- Constantly stand, reach, see/visual acuity, handle/grasp/feel, talk/hear.
- Frequently sit, walk, lift/carry 1 to 25 lbs.
- Occasionally lift/carry 25 to 50+ lbs.

Pediatric/ Adult Physical Therapist - Coldwater

Job Summary: Under general supervision is responsible for providing speech, language and dysphagia services to patients which includes evaluations, planning individual patient care programs, treatments, and home programs. Essential Functions: Consistently uses an outward mindset and puts forth exemplary effort in accomplishing his/her goals and objectives in a manner that helps others to achieve their goals and objectives. Performs patient evaluations and administers treatment for speech language and swallowing disorders. Designs and revises plan of care and goals Provides written and/or verbal reports to physicians. Completes documentation according to unit standards and regulatory requirements. Participates in in-service education programs. Keeps abreast of current trends and developments in speech and swallowing disorders. Participates in related activities such as patient care committees, case conferences, personnel orientation, community education projects and in-service education. Attends staff meetings Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in Speech and Language Pathology. Clinical Fellow status or Certificate of Clinical Competence or Current license or eligible for licensure in the State of Michigan to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist. American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Experience with all age groups preferred. Experience with ventilator dependent patients and modified barium swallow studies desirable. Must demonstrate basic computer skills. Experience with ventilator dependent patients and swallow studies requiring gastrografin, barium, or blue dye preferred. Ability to communicate effectively and organize daily work according to patient needs. Knowledgeable of the principles and practices of communicative disorders including dysphagia, and other disciplines. Ability to evaluate, plan and implement therapy including dysphagia rehabilitation program for individual patients. Ability to explain, demonstrate and teach speech and swallowing rehabilitative measures. Ability to work effectively with others in an inter-disciplinary team relationship. Ability to be self-directing and to seek direction and consultation as needed. Able to communicate clearly verbally and in writing. Knowledgeable of Speech Pathology's professional scope of practice, clinical duties, responsibilities, and treatment practices as stated in the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Code of Ethics. Knowledgeable of the impact medications, mental health, physical, and occupational therapy treatments may have on a patient's recovery. Skill to communicate and work effectively with professional, assistive, and voluntary co-workers as a team member. Skill to organize daily work by priority of patient needs. Professional skill level in evaluating, interpreting results of evaluation, planning, and implementing treatment plan for a wide variety of speech and language disorders. Ability to self-direct daily work responsibilities, timeliness in meeting appointments and documentation deadlines, attitude when upset or emotional, professional consultation and direction when needed. Demonstrates flexibility to meet Home Care and Oaklawn needs. Demonstrates interest in personal and professional growth. Working Conditions: Potentially exposed to infectious diseases. Frequent exposure to radiation in a controlled protective setting. May work in an unpredictable home environment with variation is cleanliness, temperature, behaviors, smoke, animals, and other potential hazards. Physical Requirements: Constantly stand, walk, reach, see/visual acuity, handle/grasp/feel, talk/hear. Frequently sit, lift/carry 1 to 25 lbs. Occasionally lift/carry 25 to 50+ lbs.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?%2bA5IefOmVzcGKojSkPHTJgh" width="0" height="0" />

Under general supervision, this role involves providing speech, language, and dysphagia services, including patient evaluations, treatment administration, and care planning. Responsibilities include designing care plans, reporting to physicians, completing documentation, and participating in educational programs. The position requires a Master's in Speech and Language Pathology and relevant certifications. Skills in evaluating and implementing therapy, effective communication, and interdisciplinary teamwork are essential.

**Speech Language Pathologist**

**Job Description:**

- Responsible for providing speech, language, and dysphagia services to patients, including evaluations, planning individual patient care programs, treatments, and home programs.
- Consistently uses an outward mindset to achieve goals that help others achieve theirs.
- Performs patient evaluations and administers treatment for speech language and swallowing disorders.
- Designs and revises plans of care and goals.
- Provides written and/or verbal reports to physicians.
- Completes documentation according to unit standards and regulatory requirements.
- Participates in in-service education programs.
- Keeps abreast of current trends and developments in speech and swallowing disorders.
- Participates in activities such as patient care committees, case conferences, personnel orientation, community education projects, and in-service education.
- Attends staff meetings.

**Requirements:**

- Master's degree in Speech and Language Pathology.
- Clinical Fellow status or Certificate of Clinical Competence or current license or eligible for licensure in the State of Michigan to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist.
- American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.

**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:**

- Experience with all age groups preferred.
- Experience with ventilator-dependent patients and modified barium swallow studies desirable.
- Must demonstrate basic computer skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively and organize daily work according to patient needs.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of communicative disorders, including dysphagia, and other disciplines.
- Ability to evaluate, plan, and implement therapy, including dysphagia rehabilitation programs for individual patients.
- Ability to explain, demonstrate, and teach speech and swallowing rehabilitative measures.
- Ability to work effectively with others in an interdisciplinary team relationship.
- Ability to be self-directing and seek direction and consultation as needed.
- Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
- Knowledgeable of Speech Pathology's professional scope of practice, clinical duties, responsibilities, and treatment practices as stated in the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Code of Ethics.
- Knowledgeable of the impact medications, mental health, physical, and occupational therapy treatments may have on a patient's recovery.
- Skill to communicate and work effectively with professional, assistive, and voluntary co-workers as a team member.

**Working Conditions:**

- Potential exposure to infectious diseases.
- Frequent exposure to radiation in a controlled protective setting.
- May work in an unpredictable home environment with variations in cleanliness, temperature, behaviors, smoke, animals, and other potential hazards.

**Physical Requirements:**

- Constantly stand, walk, reach, see/visual acuity, handle/grasp/feel, talk/hear.
- Frequently sit, lift/carry 1 to 25 lbs.
- Occasionally lift/carry 25 to 50+ lbs.

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