Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: The Inpatient Rehab units at Chelsea Hospital care for patients requiring comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation after traumatic brain injuries, cerebral vascular accidents, amputations, debility, poly trauma or spinal cord injuries. Inpatient Rehab is a collaborative program between Chelsea Hospital and University of Michigan Health, staffed by a team of award-winning U-M Health rehab physicians and Chelsea Hospital nurses, therapists and specialists. Inpatient Rehab is expanding to two units with a total of 40 beds by the end of 2024 through a more than $10 million capital investment. With the expansion, we will participate in the Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Model System and accept higher acuity patients. 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 Rehabilitation Services 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. Provide daily oversight of the physical therapy provided by staff working under the physical therapist (could be physical therapist assistant, athletic trainer or physical therapy aide) and co-sign documentation when required. 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. Works with Site Leader and secretarial staff to ensure schedules are managed well to achieve targeted productivity and clinic budget. Acute Care physical therapists that see patients on the IP Rehab Unit will be required to participate in interdisciplinary team meetings 1-2 times per week. 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. Experience working with SCI and TBI population is preferred. 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. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.