Part-Time Physical Therapist: Restore Function & Educate

Corewell Health; Watervliet Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a Part-time Physical Therapist to provide therapy to patients per medical direction, educate patients and caregivers, and arrange adaptive equipment as needed. Location: Watervliet Hospital, Watervliet, MI.

The role requires licensing as a Physical Therapist in Michigan, a Bachelor's degree in physical therapy (Master's preferred), and BLS certification. You will collaborate with nursing and other staff, contribute to program development, and maintain documentation in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Physical Therapist - State of Michigan Upon Hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association 90 Days Or
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Red Cross 90 Days

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 to meet changing needs.
• 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 as demonstrated by applying continuing education in-services, participating in competencies in applicable areas, and developing new concepts of patient care and additional skills with various population groups.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from an accredited physical therapy program

Master's Degree

Job description

Corewell Health is seeking a Part-time Physical Therapist to provide therapy to patients per medical direction, educate patients and caregivers, and arrange adaptive equipment as needed. Location: Watervliet Hospital, Watervliet, MI.

The role requires licensing as a Physical Therapist in Michigan, a Bachelor's degree in physical therapy (Master's preferred), and BLS certification. You will collaborate with nursing and other staff, contribute to program development, and maintain documentation in