Physical Therapist PRN

Corewell Health • St Joseph, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides therapy to patients based on patient need and medical direction. Provides patient and caregiver education and arranges for adaptive equipment as needed. The role includes evaluating disability within the scope of practice, establishing goals and treatment plans, delivering treatment and education to restore and return patients to maximal function, assessing treatment effectiveness, and modifying goals or methods to meet changing needs. The therapist documents evaluations and treatments in accordance with department, medical-legal, and reimbursement standards; trains rehabilitation staff, nursing, other medical personnel, and students; and participates in process improvement, patient satisfaction initiatives, program development, and marketing activities. The position requires meeting department productivity standards and developing skills through continuing education, in-services, competencies, and experience with additional patient populations.

This is a part-time PRN position at Lakeland Hospital St Joseph in St Joseph, Michigan, with variable shifts and 0.04 weekly scheduled hours.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Physical Therapist license for the State of Michigan, required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire, or 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, establish goals and a treatment plan, and make appropriate recommendations within the scope of practice.
• Provide treatment and education to restore and return patients to maximal function.
• Assess treatment effectiveness and modify goals or treatment methods to address changing patient needs.
• Document patient evaluations and treatments 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 ongoing process improvement, patient satisfaction initiatives, program development, and marketing activities.
• Meet productivity standards established by the department.
• Develop skills through continuing education, in-services, competencies, and learning new patient-care concepts and skills for different 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 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: Part-time