PRN, Physical Therapist
PRN resource position
$52/hr
We have the great privilege of helping patients and families re-build their lives.
It’s
extraordinarily meaningful work and the reason we greet the day with optimism and anticipation. When patients “Ask for Mary,” they experience a culture that has been sculpted for more than a century. Our hallmark is to carefully listen to patients and
innovatively serve them
. This is true of every employee,
from support staff and leadership,
to clinicians and care providers.
Mary Free Bed is a not-for-profit, nationally accredited rehabilitation hospital serving thousands of children and adults each year through inpatient, outpatient, sub-acute rehabilitation, orthotics and prosthetics and home and community programs. With the most comprehensive rehabilitation services in Michigan and an exclusive focus on rehabilitation, Mary Free Bed physicians, nurses and therapists help our patients achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. The growing Mary Free Bed Network provides patients throughout the state with access to our unique standard of care
Mission Statement
Restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation.
Employment Value Proposition
At Mary Free Bed, we take pride in our values-based culture:
Focus on Patient Care
.
A selfless drive to serve and heal connects all MFB employees.
Clinical Variety and Challenge.
An inter-disciplinary approach and a top team of professionals create ever-changing opportunities and activities.
Family Culture
.
We offer the stability of a large organization while nurturing the family/team atmosphere of a small organization.
Trust in Each Other
.
Each employee knows that co-workers can be trusted to make the right decision for our family, patients, staff, and community.
A Proud Tradition
. Years of dedicated, quality service to our patients and community have yielded a reputation that fills our employees with pride
.
Age Specific Responsibility
Must be able to
demonstrate
the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care
appropriate to
the age of the patients served in assigned department. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information
needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures.
Summary
Assumes full responsibility for evaluating
patient’s
need
for physical therapy
.
Plans and executes individual treatment programs
in accordance with
the State of Michigan licensure and PT scope of practice
.
Keeps treatment skills upgraded through continuing education, evidence-based research, and program development
.
Perform job responsibilities
in accordance with
the program’s strategic
objectives
and goals to carry out organizational strategic
objectives
.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Each job responsibility is related to the MFB Pillars of Excellence. The responsibility is
identified
to a pillar by the following letters: Q (Quality), S (Service), P (People), G (Growth
),
F (Financial).
Staff will provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by law and regulation
.
Provides patient care.
(Q)
Staff will provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by law and regulation.
Evaluates patient condition.
Establishes treatment goals in collaboration with
patient
and family as
appropriate
, and in collaboration with the treatment team. Treatment goals should be interdisciplinary and patient-centered whenever possible. Establishes
written
treatment
plan, and
administers treatment for each patient according to the stated goals
.
Delegates responsibilities to
physical therapist assistants and rehabilitation technicians as
appropriate
.
Re-evaluates
patient's
status and effects of treatment
.
Revises
treatment
plan
as necessary. Reviews revised goals with
patient
and family as
appropriate
.
Evaluates
patient's
need for medical equipment and orders the
appropriate equipment
as necessary
.
Evaluates equipment upon delivery and instructs
patient
,
patient's
family
and health care workers on its use.
Participates in planning for patient discharge by considering and communicating with patient, family, community support/
services
and environmental limitations.
Demonstrates competence in relevant software and hardware
required
to meet job responsibilities.
(Q)
Documents patient's status and progress through
initial
evaluation, progress notes, and discharge summary according to
established
internal/external time standards and adherence to reimbursement guidelines.
(Q)
Communicates with others to integrate physical therapy treatment with all aspects of patient care.
(
Q,S
)
Participates in conferences/discussions as needed and exchange of written records with other interdisciplinary team members to integrate physical therapy treatment
plan
.
Instructs the patient and the family in physical therapy procedures as part
of providing
patient and family
education
including written
instructions
as necessary.
Attends various meetings and in-services as designated.
(
Q,P
)
Follows all hospital policy and procedures including but not limited to patient confidentiality and infection control.
(Q
)
Meets or exceeds program productivity expectations.
(F)
Provides discipline specific coverage (following cross training) within the Mary Free Bed system as
requested
.(
F,S
)
Adheres to the Mary Free Bed Standards of Behavior when working with patients,
coworkers
and members of the community.
(
Q,S
,P)
Supports program operations as assigned.
(Q, S, P, G, F)
May perform the following items to meet
program
or hospital needs
.
(Q, S, P, G, F)
Participates in orientation and training of
new staff
.
(Q, P)
Serves as
clinical
instructor for physical therapy students
.
Supervises, teaches, and evaluates
skills
of students. Communicates with participating universities
regarding
skill levels of students.
(S)
Participates in program development and/or research activities as assigned.
(Q, G)
Meet or exceed clinical outcome collection standards
established
by department leadership.
Meet or exceed clinical outcome performance/improvement goals
established
by department leadership in designated
programs
.
We’ll
embrace all people by:
Treating everyone with dignity and respect.
Opening more doors to opportunity for others to succeed.
Growing talent and people.
Ensuring a welcoming experience for all we serve, regardless of origin, race, religion, disability, sexual
orientation
or socioeconomic status.
Taking action
against discrimination
.
Honoring our differences and how we collaborate.
Educating staff,
patients
and the communities we care for.
Restoring hope and
freedom,
together.
Customer Service Responsibilities
Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of
behaviors
as well as encourages, coaches, and
monitors
the same
in
team members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.
Responsibilities in Quality Improvement
Contribute by
identifying
problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible;
participates
in departmental efforts to
monitor
and report customer service.
Essential Job Qualifications
Graduate of Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
Licensure is
required
in every US State and
Territory
the Therapist is practicing. Licensure requirements should be met according to
individual State
laws.
Possesses and maintains BLS certification to meet department/program protocol.
Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification
Levels
:
None (No specific requirements)
Occasionally (Less than 1/3)
Frequently (1/3 to 2/3)
Majority (More than 2/3)
Remain in a stationary position:
None
Traverse or move around work location:
Occasionally
Use keyboard:
None
Operate or use department specific equipment:
None
Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder:
None
Position self to
accomplish
the Essential Functions of the role:
Frequently
Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding:
Frequently
Transport, position, and/or exert force:
Up to 10 pounds:
Majority
Up to 25 pounds:
Frequently
Up to 50 pounds:
Frequently
Up to 75 pounds:
Frequently
More than 100 pounds
:
Occasionally
Other weight: Up to___ pounds:
Other:
None
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy
regarding
requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at
[email protected]
.
Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status,
disability
or other legally protected
characteristic
.