Progressions Rehabilitation provides rehabilitation and residential services for individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Spinal Cord Injuries, and Neurological Disorders.

Summary: The Physical Therapist is responsible for helping persons served to improve their physical function, mobility and quality of life.

Primary Responsibilities 

• Conducts assessments to diagnose person served physical limitations to develop a comprehensive understanding of their conditions.
• Develops individualized treatment plans that outline goals, interventions and expected outcomes.
• Administers physical therapy treatments and exercises designed to improve strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and pain management.
• Educates persons served, families and staff about their conditions, treatment options and strategies for self-management and prevention.
• Continuously assess and document person served progress, modifying treatment plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Attend person served team meetings as needed.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications 

• Master’s degree of Physical Therapy from an accredited program
• Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Michigan
• One year experience in working with developmentally disabled or catastrophically injured individuals, including traumatic brain injury
• Strong communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and have the ability to prioritize independently
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office
• Ability to perform physical tasks required for patient care
• Empathy and genuine desire to help persons served improve their quality of life