Physical Therapist Outpatient

Corewell Health; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

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Job summary

The Breton Clinic in Kentwood, part of Corewell Health, seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to join a small, collaborative outpatient team. You will evaluate patients, provide therapy, educate caregivers, and coordinate with the orthopedic services to ensure individualized, one-on-one care for each patient. This full-time position supports a day shift schedule (40 hours/week) Tuesday through Friday, with 6:30 a.m.

to 6:30 p.m. hours and 40 weekly hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy is required.
• Michigan Physical Therapist License required upon hire.
• BLS within 90 days required.
• 6 months of relevant work experience preferred.
• Master’s degree is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy to patients based on patient need and medical direction.
• Educate patients and caregivers and arrange adaptive equipment as needed.
• Perform evaluations to assess disability level and plan treatment.
• Develop treatment programs to restore and maximize function.
• Assess treatment effectiveness and modify goals accordingly.

Skills

Communication

Patient education

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited physical therapy program

Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy (preferred)

Job description

About the Clinic

The Breton Clinic, located in the Kentwood area near Horrock’s Market, offers a smaller, collaborative outpatient therapy setting with a team of seven clinicians and one patient service representative. Our clinical team provides orthopedic occupational therapy, orthopedic physical therapy, and pelvic floor physical therapy services. The clinic’s smaller footprint naturally fosters communication and collaboration among our close-knit team members. We serve an exceptionally diverse patient population and work alongside our Corewell Health partners, from the adjacent Occupational Health clinic to our system’s orthopedic surgical team, to provide individualized one-on-one care to every patient.

About Outpatient Clinics

Corewell Health operates over 300 outpatient clinics across Michigan, bringing a multitude of care options to the communities that we serve. There are over 40 different types of primary care and specialty practices, which allows those who work in these clinics the opportunity to learn and explore various interests or to specialize in one area.

Scope of work

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited physical therapy program Required
• Master’s Degree Strongly Preferred
• Michigan Physical Therapist License Required Upon Hire
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days
• 6 months of relevant work experience Preferred

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• 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

Primary Location

SITE - Care Center Breton - 4600 Breton Rd SE - Kentwood

Department Name

Rehab Breton Care Ctr - Grand Rapids Hosp

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

Variable; 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Days Worked

Tuesday - Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

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.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.