Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

This is a full-time position primarily for acute care. Occasional work on the rehab unit may be required based on census. Two weekend shifts per month are required.


Chelsea Hospital is a 103-bed, not-for-profit hospital established in 1970 leading the way in patient safety in satisfaction. Located in Chelsea, Michigan, Chelsea Hospital is a joint venture between Trinity Health and University of Michigan Health. These two award-winning health systems bring new services to Chelsea, while sharing resources, best practices and more to drive innovation and a higher level of care. Chelsea Hospital is nationally recognized for both quality of care and patient satisfaction and was named a Fortune/PINC 100 Top Hospital in 2023 and a Top Community Hospital by Becker’s Healthcare Review.

Position Summary

The Physical Therapist provides evaluation and treatment of patients in a range of specialty programs.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates self-directed learning. ​
• Provides quality patient care by considering the age specific, development and cultural needs through competent clinical practice.  Demonstrates unit/area competencies.
• Demonstrates competency with individualized assessment of patients using a wide variety of assessment measures and procedures.
• Stays up to date on all participating insurance guidelines for rehabilitation services.
• Provides thorough documentation on each patient interaction.  Documentation must be timely and include all pertinent information required by state law, accrediting agencies and 3rd party payers.
• Formulates individualized, age specific, therapy goals based upon assessment results and patient needs.
• Consults with other team members and selects the most appropriate plan of care consistent with the needs and capabilities of the patient.
• Implements patient care in a manner consistent with the therapy goals and the changing needs of the patient, using a variety of therapeutic approaches. 
• Completes daily charges for each patient while adhering to ethical practices per insurance guidelines for each payer.
• Orients patients and families to the therapeutic purposes and procedures of physical therapy, and educates them about home programs, impairments and progress.
• Provides re-evaluations/re-assessments of patients on a regular basis to ensure progression towards goals.
• Supervises Physical Therapy student affiliates as assigned by the Site Leader or Student Program Coordinator.
• Provides for own professional growth and education and contributes to staff development activities.
• Participates in regularly scheduled staff meetings and in-services.

Other Functions and Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience and Certification/Licensure

Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the State of Michigan. 

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.