Physical Therapist III / Physical Therapist III

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Work type:Support Staff
Pay Grade: 14
Major Administrative Unit / College: Msu Hci Clinical Services
Department: Msu Hci Therapy Services 40001148
Sub Area: APSA- Pro Supervisory
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location:East Lansing
Categories:Health Care Professional, Health Care Support, Professional Supervisory- APSA, Full Time (90-100%), Union

Physical Therapist III

The Physical Therapist III ensures high quality, patient-centered care through oversight of the overall daily function and staffing of the Rehabilitation Services team. As a vital member of the multidisciplinary team, the Manager coordinates appropriate staffing levels and treatment schedules. The Manager guides the provision of therapeutic care to achieve optimal outcomes and excellence in patient satisfaction. The Manager will also function as a licensed therapist and administer therapy modalities and treatment as prescribed by the licensed physician. 

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a Master's degree program in Physical Therapy; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in providing physical therapy treatments and in supervision; may require orthopedic experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and possession of a valid State of Michigan Physical Therapist license. Position may also require Ergonomic Certification by the Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics.

Three to five years of experience as a physical therapist in an outpatient setting with previous managerial duties.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

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Valid State of Michigan Physical Therapist License

Work hours vary as necessary to accommodate clinic operations.

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The job requires significant physical effort and involves performing stretching/resistance exercises for patients, lifting patients from wheel chairs, moving equipment and demonstrating exercises 26 to 75% of the time.

Exposure to human blood, serum, and other body fluids; and materials covered under Universal Precautions; TB risk or work within three (3) feet of patients in a health care setting; wear a respirator.

Advertised:Feb 21, 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:Mar 10, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time