Physical Therapist Outpatient Orthopedic

Corewell Health • Berrien Springs, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides outpatient orthopedic therapy to patients based on patient need and medical direction. The role includes evaluating disability, setting treatment goals and plans, delivering treatment and education to restore maximal function, and making recommendations. The therapist provides patient and caregiver education and arranges adaptive equipment as needed. They document evaluations and treatment in accordance with department, medical-legal, and reimbursement standards; support and train other staff and students; and participate in improvement initiatives, program development, and marketing activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Physical Therapist licensure in the State of Michigan upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Six months of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to assess disability within scope of practice, establish goals and a treatment plan, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Provide treatment and education to help patients restore and achieve maximal function.
• Assess treatment effectiveness and modify goals or methods to meet changing needs.
• Document each patient’s evaluation and treatment according to department, medical-legal, and reimbursement standards.
• 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.
• Develop skills by applying continuing education, participating in relevant competencies, and developing new patient-care concepts and skills for different population groups.
• Provide patient and caregiver education and arrange adaptive equipment as needed.

Benefits

• Up to $15,000 sign-on bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package supporting 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 matching savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time