Full Time Physical Therapist - Pelvic Health

Pelvic Health Physical Therapist

Our team wants a therapist with strong skills in women's health. You should also have a true desire to cross train in men's pelvic health or pediatric pelvic health patient populations. We provide the mentorship and continuing education funds to help you expand your practice.

We have a need for Pelvic Abdominal Rehab Services in the Muskegon Therapy Office.

Competitive salaries: $76,003 - $92,000

Student tuition repayment assistance

True one-on-one patient care; no double or triple booking of appointments.

Structured 2-6-month mentorship and training program for new grads

Work alongside a top group of experienced and elite physical therapists - certifications

We have the great privilege of helping patients and families re-build their lives.It'sextraordinarily 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 andinnovatively 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 todemonstratethe knowledge and skills necessary to provide careappropriate tothe 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 informationneeded 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 evaluatingpatient'sneedfor physical therapy.Plans and executes individual treatment programsin accordance withthe State of Michigan licensure and PT scope of practice.Keeps treatment skills upgraded through continuing education, evidence-based research, and program development.Perform job responsibilitiesin accordance withthe program's strategicobjectivesand goals to carry out organizational strategicobjectives.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Each job responsibility is related to the MFB Pillars of Excellence. The responsibility isidentifiedto 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 withpatientand family asappropriate, and in collaboration with the treatment team. Treatment goals should be interdisciplinary and patient-centered whenever possible. Establisheswrittentreatmentplan, andadministers treatment for each patient according to the stated goals.Delegates responsibilities tophysical therapist assistants and rehabilitation technicians asappropriate.

• Re-evaluatespatient'sstatus and effects of treatment.Revisestreatmentplanas necessary. Reviews revised goals withpatientand family asappropriate.

• Evaluatespatient'sneed for medical equipment and orders theappropriate equipmentas necessary.Evaluates equipment upon delivery and instructspatient,patient'sfamilyand health care workers on its use.

• Participates in planning for patient discharge by considering and communicating with patient, family, community support/servicesand environmental limitations.

• Demonstrates competence in relevant software and hardwarerequiredto meet job responsibilities.(Q)

• Documents patient's status and progress throughinitialevaluation, progress notes, and discharge summary according toestablishedinternal/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 treatmentplan.

• Instructs the patient and the family in physical therapy procedures as partof providingpatient and familyeducationincluding writteninstructionsas 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 asrequested.(F,S)

• Adheres to the Mary Free Bed Standards of Behavior when working with patients,coworkersand members of the community.(Q,S,P)

• Supports program operations as assigned.(Q, S, P, G, F)

• May perform the following items to meetprogramor hospital needs.(Q, S, P, G, F)

• Participates in orientation and training ofnew staff.(Q, P)

• Serves asclinicalinstructor for physical therapy students.Supervises, teaches, and evaluatesskillsof students. Communicates with participating universitiesregardingskill levels of students.(S)

• Participates in program development and/or research activities as assigned.(Q, G)

• Meet or exceed clinical outcome collection standardsestablishedby department leadership.

• Meet or exceed clinical outcome performance/improvement goalsestablishedby department leadership in designatedprograms.

We'llembrace 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, sexualorientationor socioeconomic status.

• Taking actionagainst discrimination.

• Honoring our differences and how we collaborate.

• Educating staff,patientsand the communities we care for.

• Restoring hope andfreedom,together.

Customer Service Responsibilities

Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards ofbehaviorsas well as encourages, coaches, andmonitorsthe sameinteam 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 byidentifyingproblems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible;participatesin departmental efforts tomonitorand report customer service.

Essential Job Qualifications

• Graduate of Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)

• Licensure isrequiredin every US State andTerritorythe Therapist is practicing. Licensure requirements should be met according toindividual Statelaws.

• 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 toaccomplishthe 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 policyregardingrequests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team atrecruitment@maryfreebed.com.

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,disabilityor other legally protectedcharacteristic.