Physical Therapist

Corewell Health • Saint Joseph Charter Township, MI

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides therapy to patients based on patient needs and medical direction. Educates patients and caregivers and arranges adaptive equipment as needed. The position is based in the inpatient rehabilitation department at Lakeland Hospital St Joseph in St. Joseph, Michigan.

The schedule is four 9-hour days Monday through Friday, plus one 8-hour weekend shift per month. The role is full-time, with 40 scheduled hours per week, and is designated as a day shift.

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 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 modify goals or treatment methods as needed.
• 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 ongoing process improvement, patient satisfaction initiatives, program development, and marketing activities.
• Meet department productivity standards.
• Develop skills by applying continuing education, participating in relevant competencies, and developing new patient-care concepts and skills for various population groups.
• Provide patient and caregiver education and arrange adaptive equipment as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• 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.
• Sign-on bonus of up to $15,000.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time