Physical Therapist Outpatient Orthopedic

Corewell Health • Berrien Springs, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides outpatient orthopedic therapy to patients based on patient need and medical direction. Educates patients and caregivers and arranges adaptive equipment as needed. The role includes evaluating disability, developing and delivering treatment plans, documenting care, educating other staff and students, and contributing to quality improvement and program development. This is a part-time position with a day shift and 28 scheduled hours per week at the Care Center in Berrien Springs, Michigan.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Physical Therapist license in the State of Michigan upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days, or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Red Cross within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Six months of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to assess disability within the physical therapist’s scope of practice, establish goals and a treatment plan, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Provide treatment and education to restore and return patients to maximal function; assess treatment effectiveness and adjust goals or methods to meet changing needs.
• Document patient evaluations and treatment in compliance with department standards and medical-legal and reimbursement procedures.
• Instruct and train rehabilitation staff, nursing staff, other medical personnel, and students regarding patient needs and rehabilitation services.
• Participate in process improvement, patient satisfaction initiatives, program development, and marketing activities.
• Meet productivity expectations as indicated by department standards.
• Improve skills by applying continuing education, participating in relevant competencies, and developing new patient-care concepts and skills for various population groups.
• Educate patients and caregivers and arrange adaptive equipment as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals; eligibility depends on employment type and status.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other offerings.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.
• Up to $15,000 in sign-on bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time