Physical Therapist Outpatient Orthopedic

Spectrum Health; Berrien Springs (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Job summary

Corewell Health in Michigan is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate patients, develop and deliver treatment plans, and arrange adaptive equipment as needed. You will educate patients and caregivers and contribute to ongoing program development.

The role emphasizes restoring maximal function, documenting care, and collaborating with nursing and medical staff. A strong team approach and commitment to quality patient outcomes are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in Michigan.
• BLS from American Heart Association within 90 days.
• Preferred Master’s Degree with 6 months of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluation procedures to assess disability and plan treatment.
• Provide therapy to restore maximal function and educate patients.
• Assess treatment effectiveness and adjust plans as needed.
• Document evaluation and treatment per standards and reimbursement rules.
• Instruct and train other rehab staff and students on patient needs.

Skills

Evaluation procedures

Treatment planning

Patient education

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Corewell Health is offering up to $15,000 in sign on bonuses for this opportunity!

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
• Physical Therapist - State of Michigan
• Upon Hire Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association 90 Days
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Red Cross 90 Days
• Preferred Master's Degree 6 months of relevant experience

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.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
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• 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

Location & Working Hours

Primary Location SITE - Care Center Berrien Springs - 9045 US 31 - Berrien Springs

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.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency.

Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members.

Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.