Physical Therapist

Corewell Health • Saint Joseph, MI

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About The Position

Provides therapy to patients based on patient need and medical direction. Educates patients and caregivers and arranges adaptive equipment as needed. The role evaluates patients’ level of disability, develops and provides treatment plans to restore and maximize function, and assesses and modifies treatment to address changing needs. It also includes documenting patient care, educating other rehabilitation and medical personnel and students, supporting quality improvement and program development, meeting department productivity standards, and continuing to develop clinical skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Physical Therapist license in the State of Michigan upon hire.
• For Home Care Business Lines, a State of Michigan driver’s license 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 scope of practice, establish goals and a treatment plan, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Provide treatment and education to restore and return maximal function to patients; assess treatment effectiveness and modify goals or methods as needed.
• Document each patient’s evaluation and treatment in compliance with department, medical-legal, and reimbursement standards.
• 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 standards established by the department.
• Improve clinical 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

• Up to $15,000 in sign-on bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with offers on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time