Physical Therapist

Spectrum Health; Bridgman (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Part time

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Job summary

Corewell Health South seeks a compassionate physical therapist for our new outpatient orthopedic clinic in Bridgman, MI. The part‑time role focuses on patient evaluation, therapy, and education to restore maximal function.

Responsibilities include documenting care, guiding staff, and contributing to service improvement while providing patient‑centered care in a supportive clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in physical therapy.
• Masters degree preferred.
• Minimum 6 months relevant experience.
• MI state license as Physical Therapist required at hire.
• Driver's license required, state MI.
• Basic Life Support certification required (AHA or ARC).

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and develops a plan of treatment.
• Provides therapy and education to restore maximal function.
• Assesses progress and adjusts treatment goals.
• Documents care in compliance with standards.
• Educates staff and trainees on patient needs and services.
• Contributes to process improvement and program development.

Skills

Patient care

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

BLS/ACLS certification

Job description

Up to $15,000.00 in incentives for eligible candidates! Join the growing rehabilitation team at Corewell Health South. We are looking for compassionate and motivated physical therapists seeking to provide exceptional care to our local community. Corewell Health South is opening a brand new outpatient orthopedic physical therapy clinic on June 2nd in Bridgman, MI. The expansive 5,000 square foot clinic is next to a physician practice, has all new equipment, and a dedicated pelvic health suite. Located in beautiful Southwest Michigan—close to the shore of Lake Michigan—this location offers the combination of small town charm, a positive workplace culture and opportunities for professional growth. If you’re passionate about providing high quality patient-centered care, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Summary

Provides therapy to patients based on patient need and medical direction. Provides patient/caregiver education and arranges for adaptive equipment as needed.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Preferred: Master's Degree.
• 6 months of relevant experience.
• Preferred: LIC-Physical Therapist - STATE_MI State of Michigan.
• Upon Hire required LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan.
• Upon Hire required CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required.
• Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required.

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top‑notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
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• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status.

Location and Work Hours

• Primary Location SITE - Southwestern Medical Clinic - 9625 Red Arrow Highway - Bridgman
• Department Name
• Employment Type Part time
• Shift Day (United States of America)
• Weekly Scheduled Hours 28
• Hours of Work Days Worked Weekend Frequency

Equal Employment Opportunity

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.

We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.