Physical Therapist PRN

Corewell Health • Watervliet, MI

7d • Onsite

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 performs evaluations, develops and delivers treatment programs, assesses outcomes, and documents care in accordance with department, medical-legal, and reimbursement standards. It also involves training other rehabilitation staff and clinical colleagues, participating in improvement and program development activities, meeting department productivity standards, and applying continuing education to develop clinical skills.

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, 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 plan of treatment, 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 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 productivity expectations as indicated by department standards.
• Apply continuing education and in-services, participate in applicable competencies, and develop new patient-care concepts and skills with various population groups.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package intended to support 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