Physical Therapist Weekends

Corewell Health • Niles, MI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Corewell Health is hiring a weekend Physical Therapist serving the South Medical Center, Saint Joseph, and Niles locations as needed. The position works 46 out of 52 weekends per year. Weekends are defined as shifts between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, though specific times may vary by location and need. The role includes working at least one summer and one winter holiday weekend. Corewell Health is offering up to $15,000 in sign-on bonuses for this opportunity.

The Physical Therapist assesses, plans, organizes, administers, documents, and evaluates direct physical therapy patient care in accordance with accepted physical therapy practice and the physician’s overall treatment plan. The therapist evaluates properly referred patients, determines rehabilitation potential, establishes individualized treatment plans, delivers treatment, documents patient care and progress, and communicates with physicians, patients, families, and other rehabilitation team members.

The role is based at Lakeland Hospital St Joseph, with work also at Niles and Saint Joseph hospital locations as needed. The position is part-time, with 24 weekly scheduled hours. Corewell Health describes a comprehensive benefits package, an on-demand pay program, discounts, optional identity theft protection and home and auto insurance, and traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings. Benefit eligibility depends on employment type and status.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited school of physical therapy (APTA).
• Physical Therapist license for the State of Michigan.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate properly referred patients in accordance with Michigan law to determine rehabilitation potential and establish individualized treatment plans.
• Administer physical therapy treatments according to professional standards and department procedures to maximize patient function and achieve goals coordinated with the patient or family, physician, and other team members.
• Maintain accurate documentation, department records, and reports for assigned patients, communicating treatment plans and progress to referring physicians.
• Maintain professional growth and competency to support quality care.
• Contribute to the efficient and productive operation of rehabilitation services.
• Communicate effectively with other rehabilitation team members about physical therapy programs to support understanding and patient care.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time