Physical Therapist

Corewell Health • Bridgman, MI

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Corewell Health South is hiring a Physical Therapist for a new outpatient orthopedic physical therapy clinic in Bridgman, Michigan. The 5,000-square-foot clinic is scheduled to open June 2 and is located next to a physician practice. It will feature new equipment and a dedicated pelvic health suite. The position provides therapy based on patient needs and medical direction, patient and caregiver education, and adaptive equipment as needed. The schedule is full time, with 40 hours per week on the day shift. Eligible candidates may receive up to $15,000 in incentives.

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 certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire, or Basic Life Support 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 physical therapist’s scope of practice, establish goals and treatment plans, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Provide treatment and education to help patients restore and achieve maximal function.
• Assess treatment effectiveness and modify goals or methods as needed to address changing patient needs.
• Document patient evaluations and treatment in accordance 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.
• Develop skills by applying continuing education, participating in applicable competencies, and learning 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 intended to support financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts 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 match savings.
• Up to $15,000 in incentives for eligible candidates.

What This Job Offers

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