Graduation from an approved school of physical
therapy (minimum current educational requirement is a master's
degree in physical therapy from an accredited education program.
Doctorate in physical therapy is now available too.)
Current Michigan license to practice physical
therapy
Previous clinical experience desirable but not
mandatory for this position
Specialties
Physical Therapists practice in hospitals, private therapy offices,
community health centers, industrial health centers, sports facilities,
rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, home health agencies, schools,
or pediatric centers.
Schools
Below is a list of schools in Michigan that offer degrees in physical
therapy. For a complete list of schools throughout the country
that offer degrees in physical therapy, visit the American
Physical Therapy Association Web site.
$2,500 tuition reimbursement per calendar
year is available. Must be employed by Munson Medical Center and
working at least 16 hours per week to receive this benefit. Guidelines
are defined in Munson Medical Center's Tuition Reimbursement policy.
Specific Duties
Evaluates, plans, and administers physical therapy
treatment within departmental accepted standards of practice
Maintains awareness of patient's condition, attitudes,
and limitations; Recognizes adverse patient reactions or conditions
and makes appropriate reports to the Munson Medical Center Rehab
Therapies Manager and/or the patient's physician.
Maintains timely and appropriate documentation
on patient records
Facilitates referrals to other departments (e.g.
Return to Work, Home Care, Hand Therapy) for continuum of care
Salary Expectations
Base $26.11 - $35.23 per hour
Base $27.00 - $38.00 per hour for Home Care
This is a bi-weekly salaried position.
Employment History
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This is a profession that offers many different
career paths and areas of specialty.
For more information contact
Gina Ranger, Clinical Recruiter, at (231) 935-7188.
If you are a Munson Healthcare patient and have a compliment,
concern, or complaint, please contact one of our Patient
Liaisons.
