Description
The primary role of the physical therapist is to establish, direct, prescribe, and communicate care needs between physical, occupational, and speech therapies for the emergency department, medical/surgical floor, intensive care unit, outpatient surgery department, and long‑term acute care department, communicating with parties directly in charge of patient care and needs.
Employment Type
Part time
Shift
Day shift
Hours / Schedule
Weekly hours: 0 (relief). Variable shift times.
Highlights and Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Benefits effective Day One, no waiting periods
- Full benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long‑term Disability)
- Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
- Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes
- Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country
- Tuition reimbursement
Position Purpose
The physical therapist will assume autonomous responsibility for evaluating patients’ needs for physical therapy.
Responsibilities
- Provide treatment and services within the scope of license, certification or registration and as required by law and regulation.
- Evaluate and clinically diagnose patient conditions.
- Establish treatment goals using input from patients and families as appropriate.
- Maintain documentation in accordance with internal/external timeliness standards, insurance requirements, and reimbursement guidelines.
- Participate as part of an interdisciplinary, patient‑centered care team with verbal and written exchange of information with other healthcare team members related to the physical therapy treatment plan.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduate of a Doctorate or equivalent professional Physical Therapy training program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
- Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy.
- FSBPT certification.
- State of Michigan Physical Therapist License or eligibility to obtain licensure prior to hire date.
- American Heart Association BLS or equivalent certification.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person‑centered care.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.