Physical Therapy Resident, Acute Care

About the Role

The physical therapy residency program at Henry Ford Health provides clinical and didactic educational opportunities designed to advance the knowledge and clinical skills of a physical therapist working in the acute care specialty practice area.

Program Details

• Accredited by the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency & Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE).
• Resident therapists are full-time employees with a salary.
• No tuition for the program.
• Minimum of 150 hours of mentorship by subject matter experts.
• 300 educational hours and special opportunities.
• Graduates are eligible to sit for the corresponding ABPTS board certified specialist exam upon successful completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessment, treatment, discharge planning, and collaboration with other healthcare providers.
• Documents patient care and billing information timely and in accordance with department standards.
• Communicates with co-workers and other professionals, including physicians and nurses.
• Functions as a team member in patient care and in mentoring other staff.
• Delegates aspects of patient care to support staff per PT/PTA MI Licensure Administrative Rules, providing necessary communication and supervision.
• Maintains clinical productivity standards.
• Advances technical clinical expertise through ongoing clinical education.
• Participates in in-services, staff meetings, quality activities, and program development.
• Maintains awareness of patient safety issues within the clinic and in equipment use.
• Assists in the maintenance of patient care equipment as needed.
• Maintains patient confidentiality according to Henry Ford Health HIPAA policies.
• Adheres to all applicable Federal/State law/regulations, APTA standards of practice, MI Licensure requirements, the Henry Ford Health Integrity/Compliance Program, Code of Conduct, and all other Henry Ford Health policies and procedures.
• Represents Henry Ford Health at community and professional functions if requested.
• Participates in clinical education programs as approved by the Site Coordinator of Clinical Education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Requires Master's or Doctorate degree acquired from a CAPTE accredited program.
• Requires current State of Michigan licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure prior to the established deadline.
• Current CPR certification required.