Detroit, Physical Therapist (Part-time)

Who We Are:

Lafayette Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a part-time Physical Therapist position for our 59-bed Skilled Nursing Facility,

Are YOU a compassionate and dedicated healthcare professional seeking to make a difference in the lives of patients? The Physical Therapist position at Lafayette Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center might be the perfect opportunity for you. Join our team and be part of a company that values its employees and provides exceptional care to those in need.

What We Offer:

• Outstanding Benefit Package
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Room for Growth
• Great Team & Longevity
• Competitive Wages
• 401k Plus Match

Position Summary:
The Physical Therapist provides a broad range of physical therapy services including assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position qualifications, professional practices, and ethical standards.

Demonstrates accountability for and contributes to program development, quality improvement, problem solving and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary environment.

Essential Duties/Functions:
• Conducts initial assessments to determine medical history, symptoms and needs.

• Contributes to interdisciplinary care plans.

• Provides appropriate therapeutic interventions.

• Evaluates patient response to treatment and adapts treatment plan as necessary.

• Documents the course of patient care including progress made and continuing need for treatment.

• Provides patient and family education on tasks and resources that will assist with continued functional independence.

• Communicates with patients, caregivers, and their families regarding patients’ progress.

• Contributes to the delivery of cost-effective care.

• Reports and complaints/grievances made by the residents to the Therapy Program Director. Reports incidents of suspected incidents of resident abuse to the Therapy Program Director and/or the Executive Director immediately.

• Additional job duties as assigned.

Education, Training, and Experience:
• Must possess a current Michigan license as a Physical Therapist.
• Two years of PT experience in the long-term care setting is preferred.

Specific skills, knowledge, and abilities:
• Knowledge of current federal and state laws and regulations that apply to the practice of Physical Therapy in a long-term care setting.
• Has strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to prioritize
responsibilities.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Basic computer knowledge is required.

Lafayette Parks' Expectations of all Employees:
• Adheres to all Policies and Procedures.
• Conducts self in a manner consistent with our core values at all times.
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude with all work-related contacts.
• Consistently reports to work on time, prepared to perform the duties of the position.
• Meets productivity standards and performs duties as workload necessitates.
• Maintains the privacy of all patient information and company proprietary information.
• Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with respect and dignity.

Lafayette Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.