Physical Therapist Niles

Corewell Health • Niles, MI

8d • 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 includes evaluating disability, setting treatment goals and plans, providing treatment to restore and maximize function, and adjusting care in response to patient needs. The therapist documents patient evaluations and treatment, supports and trains rehabilitation and medical personnel and students, and contributes to process improvement, patient satisfaction, program development, and marketing activities. The position is part time, with variable hours and days and variable weekend frequency.

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, 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

• Perform evaluations to assess disability within scope of practice and establish treatment goals and plans, making appropriate recommendations.
• Provide treatment and education to restore and return patients to maximal function.
• Assess treatment effectiveness and modify goals or methods to meet changing patient needs.
• Document patient evaluations and treatment according to 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 productivity expectations established by the department.
• Improve skills by applying continuing education, participating in applicable competencies, and developing patient-care concepts and skills for various population groups.
• Educate patients and caregivers 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 offerings.
• 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: Part-time