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, program development, and marketing activities.
- Demonstrates productivity as indicated by department standards.
- Improves skill areas through continuing education in-services, participating in competencies, and developing new concepts of patient care for various populations.
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 (Michigan) Upon Hire required
- LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI (Michigan) Upon Hire required
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA or ARC, 90 Days required
How Corewell Health Cares for You
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
- Discounts on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more.
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance.
- Retirement options with service contribution and match savings.
Primary Location: SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand Rapids
Department Name: Inpatient Rehab - Gerber
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40
Hours of Work: 36
Days Worked: Sunday-Saturday
Weekend Frequency: Every other weekend
Corewell Health is committed to a safe environment and equal employment opportunity. We support accommodations for disabilities, pregnancy, and religious beliefs. For assistance, call 616.486.7447.