Physical Therapist

Corewell Health • Coloma, MI

9d • 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 patients’ disabilities and needs, developing and modifying treatment plans, and documenting care in accordance with department, medical-legal, and reimbursement standards. The Physical Therapist also trains rehabilitation staff, nursing staff, other medical personnel, and students; participates in improvement initiatives and program development; meets productivity standards; and develops skills through continuing education and competencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Physical Therapist license in the State of Michigan upon hire.
• For Home Care Business Lines, a State of Michigan driver’s license upon hire.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days, or Basic Life Support 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, establish treatment goals and plans, and make appropriate recommendations within the scope of practice.
• Provide treatment and education to restore and maximize patient function.
• Assess treatment effectiveness and modify goals or methods to address changing needs.
• Document each patient’s evaluation and treatment in compliance with department, 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 standards established by the department.
• Improve skills through continuing education, in-services, competencies, and developing new patient-care concepts and skills for various population groups.
• Educate patients and caregivers and arrange for adaptive equipment as needed.

Benefits

• Up to $15,000 in sign-on bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory.
• Optional identity theft protection, home, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time