Physical Therapist

Corewell Health • Niles, MI

15d • 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. This inpatient rehabilitation role is based at Lakeland Hospital St Joseph in St Joseph, Michigan. The schedule is four 9-hour days Monday through Friday, plus one scheduled weekend per month working 8-hour days. The position is full-time, with 40 scheduled hours per week and a day shift. Corewell Health offers up to $15,000 in sign-on bonuses for this opportunity.

Requirements

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

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 patients to maximal function.
• Assess treatment effectiveness and modify goals or treatment methods as needed to meet changing needs.
• Document each patient's evaluation 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 the department's productivity standard.
• Improve skills by applying continuing education and in-service learning, participating in applicable competencies, and developing new patient-care concepts and skills for various population groups.

Benefits

• Up to $15,000 sign-on bonus.
• 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 more.
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level