Part-Time Physical Therapist: Restore Function & Educate

Spectrum Health; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand Pay (Payactiv)

Discounts directory

Identity protection & insurance

Retirement options (Traditional & Roth

Job summary

Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital St. Joseph is seeking a part-time Physical Therapist to evaluate, plan, and deliver rehabilitation services, helping patients regain maximal function.

You will document outcomes, educate patients and caregivers, and collaborate with medical staff to tailor treatment programs. The role emphasizes teaching fellow staff, pursuing continuous improvement, and participating in program development and marketing activities, with a focus on patient satisfaction and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• 6 months of relevant experience.
• BLS certifications within 90 days (American Heart Association).
• BLS certifications within 90 days (American Red Cross).

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluation procedures to assess the level of disability with regard to scope of practice, goals and a plan of treatment, and to make appropriate recommendations.
• Provides a treatment program and education to restore and return maximal function to the patient.
• Assesses effectiveness of treatment and modifies goals / treatment methods as needed.
• Documents evaluation and treatment of each patient in compliance with department standards, medical-legal and reimbursement procedures.
• Instructs and trains other rehabilitation staff, nursing, other medical personnel and students regarding patient needs and rehabilitation services.
• Participates in ongoing process improvement, patient satisfaction initiatives/improvement, program development and marketing activities.
• Demonstrates productivity as indicated by department standard.
• Improves skill areas by continuing education, competencies, and developing new concepts of patient care.

Skills

BLS certification

Clinical evaluation

Staff training

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Master's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital St. Joseph is seeking a part-time Physical Therapist to evaluate, plan, and deliver rehabilitation services, helping patients regain maximal function.

You will document outcomes, educate patients and caregivers, and collaborate with medical staff to tailor treatment programs. The role emphasizes teaching fellow staff, pursuing continuous improvement, and participating in program development and marketing activities, with a focus on patient satisfaction and