Physical Therapy Resident - Orthopedic
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation | |
United States, Michigan, Grand Rapids | |
235 Wealthy Street Southeast (Show on map) | |
Nov 13, 2024 | |
Resident spends more than half of their time providing clinical services to patients across 3 outpatient therapy departments (Orthopedic Rehabilitation Center, Spine Center, Pain Center) with mentorship from designated MFB clinical staff. Resident Assumes full responsibility for evaluating patient's need for physical therapy. Plans and executes individual treatment programs in accordance with the laws and regulations of the State of Michigan. Develops treatment skills through continuing education, mentoring meetings with physical therapy staff, physicians and other clinicians. Resident spends remaining time completing programmatic assigned didactics, conducting scientific inquiry project and assisting with teaching responsibilities at Grand Valley State University as assigned per program requirements. Presents scientific inquiry project findings in Grand Rounds upon completion of Residency Program. Our admissions committee will be reviewing applications 4 times per year (Aug 1, Nov 1, Feb 1, May 1) with a floating start date based on program openings and applicant availability so get your application in soon. You must be in your final year of your DPT school program or currently licensed therapist to apply. Click here to begin your application: https://rfptcas.liaisoncas.com Essential Clinical Job Responsibilities Provides patient care.
Documents patient's status and progress through initial evaluation, progress notes, and discharge summary according to established time standards.
Communicates with others to integrate physical therapy treatment with all aspects of patient care. Participates in conferences/discussions 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 the home program. Provides written instructions as necessary. Instructs the visiting public, medical students, physicians, and other professionals in the methods of and objectives in area of expertise.
Attends various meetings and in-services as designated.
Functions as a patient advocate and maintains patient confidentiality.
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Reporting Relationship: Program Coordinator or Director, clinical program manager or team lead for patient care needs
Application deadline are August 1st, November 1st, February 1st, and May 1st. 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.
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