Physical Therapist I

This position delegates responsibility to the Physical Therapist Assistant and Aides. Activities of this position are patient focused and utilize assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in accordance
with physical therapy standards, physician orders, and governing policies and procedures.

(20%)* Evaluates the patient’s function by performing formal/informal testing measures to determine the
skeletal, neurological, respiratory, and cardiovascular status.
(20%)* Develops a goal specific treatment regime based on assessment data and the patient’s tolerance to
carry-out the treatment plan as prescribed.
(20%)* Submits a written treatment regime to be included as part of the plan of treatment authorized by and
coordinated with the physician. Updates plan of care as needed to reflect changes in patient status.
Co-signs verbal orders received by physical therapist assistant as necessary.
(20%)* Devises a schedule of treatment, which is frequency and duration specific to be discussed with
patient/family/caregiver and coordinated with clinical support staff.
(20%)* Educates patient, family, and/or caregiver regarding pathology or condition, patient alternatives,
prognosis, and rationale for treatment through forms of rest, exercise, modalities, and other indicated
interventions.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides supervision for Physical Therapist Assistants, Physical Therapy Aides, Home Health Aides and
students per affiliate and regulatory standards.
Recommends adaptive/supportive equipment based on assessment; contacts appropriate representative
and/or supplier to place order and assists in securing equipment for patient.

Documents the patient/family/caregiver response to treatment and changes in patient condition per affiliate
documentation policies and/or standards and in compliance with regulatory agencies.
Completes daily documentation necessary for billing procedures per affiliate policy and in compliance with
regulatory agencies.
Provides treatment intervention and demonstrates competence to facilitate or restore optimal functioning
specific to therapist’s patient care area.
Educates patient/family/caregiver in home education program using relevant and effective teaching
methods.
Demonstrates effective oral and written communication with all internal and external customers to maximize
quality of patient care including coordination with interdisciplinary team members.
Promotes education and development among staff, students, and other health care providers using
relevant and effective teaching methods.
Promotes process improvement. Assists with program development.
Participates in team conferences and interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate.
Promote physical therapy within MyMichigan Health and service area, participating in and providing
community education.
Function as case manager for assigned cases.
Demonstrates commitment to MyMichigan Health and specific affiliate mission as evidenced by customer
service, quality of service, and teamwork.
Maintains confidentiality of patient and affiliate information in accordance with MyMichigan Health and
affiliate policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in
Microsoft® Windows.
An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

BLS - Basic Life Support
Required Equivalent Experience - Within 1 month of hire or transfer

PT - Physical Therapist
Required 

Education: Bachelors Degree
Education Specialization: Physical Therapy

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:
Successful completion of MyMichigan Health and affiliate specific orientation.
Successful completion of new hire competency.

Current Michigan driver license and access to reliable transportation with the ability to drive under
hazardous road conditions as necessary for specific patient care area.
Interpersonal skills needed for effective verbal and written communication in the English language to
interact with people individually and in a group at all levels.
Ability to work independently, demonstrating problem solving and organizational skills, time management
skills and initiative.
Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is required and must be completed
annually according to the Exposure Control Plan.
Ability to work where employee may be exposed to communicable diseases.
Ability to use personal protective equipment correctly.
Ability to perform essential job functions with reasonable accommodation.
Ability to demonstrate and teach selected treatment routines to appropriate professional and
non-professional individuals.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and
death.
Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if
required for your position.
Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the
functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).
Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such
as stooping, kneeling or crouching.
Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow
MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable
attendance and ability to stay awake.
Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require
repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.

Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50
lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and
constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs.