Physical Therapist

Corewell Health • Niles, MI

16d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides therapy to patients based on patient needs and medical direction. Provides education to patients and caregivers and arranges adaptive equipment as needed. This is a full-time, day-shift position at Lakeland Hospital St Joseph, with 40 scheduled hours per week. The schedule is four 9-hour days Monday through Friday and one scheduled 8-hour weekend day per month.

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 scope of practice, establish goals and a treatment plan, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Provide treatment and education to help patients restore and achieve maximal function; assess treatment effectiveness and adjust goals or 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 process improvement, patient satisfaction initiatives, program development, and marketing activities.
• Meet department productivity standards.
• Improve skills through continuing education, in-services, competency participation, and development of new patient-care concepts and skills for varied populations.

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.
• Up to $15,000 in sign-on bonuses.

What This Job Offers

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