Physical Therapist Weekends

Spectrum Health; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a Weekend Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients at Saint Joseph and Niles locations. The role emphasizes weekend coverage with shifts 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, and includes at least one summer and one winter holiday weekend.

Responsibilities include patient evaluations, treatments per physician plan, documentation, and collaboration with the rehab team. A Bachelor's in PT and Michigan state licensure with BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program (APTA).
• State of Michigan Physical Therapist licensure and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough evaluations of referred patients to determine rehab potential.
• Administer PT treatments per standards to maximize patient function and goals.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communication with referring physician.
• Commit to ongoing professional growth and competency in care.
• Contribute to efficient rehab department operations.
• Coordinate with rehab team to ensure understanding of treatment plans.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Patient care planning

Documentation

Team communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy (APTA)

Job description

Corewell Health is offering up to $15,000 in sign on bonuses for this opportunity! Weekend Position consisting of working 46 out of 52 weekends in Corewell Health South Medical Center, Saint Joseph and Niles locations, as the need arises. The weekend is defined as shifts between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Saturday & Sunday. However, specific times may vary according to location and need. Position includes working at least one summer and one winter Holiday weekend. Assess, plan, organize, administer, document and evaluate direct physical therapy patient care in accordance with accepted physical therapy practice and the physician's overall treatment plan.

Essential Functions

• Perform a thorough and complete evaluation of patients properly referred according to Michigan law in order to determine the patient’s rehab potential and establish an individually based treatment plan.
• Administer physical therapy treatments to patients according to professional standards and department standard operating procedure in order to maximize the patient’s potential functioning level and to achieve treatment goals set in coordination with patient/family, physician and other team members.
• Maintain and complete accurate documentation, department records and reports for all assigned patients in order to provide a clear record and to communicate patient’s treatment plan and progress to the referring physician.
• Maintain commitment to professional growth and competency to ensure the quality of care.
• Contribute to the efficient and productive operation of the rehab services.
• Maintain effective communication with other members of the rehab team regarding physical therapy programs to ensure understanding and better patient care.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from an accredited school of physical therapy (APTA)
• Physical Therapist - State of Michigan and Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association or Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Red Cross

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

Primary Location SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph Department Name Rehab Inpatient St Joseph - Niles and St Joseph Hosp Employment Type Part time Shift Weekend (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 24 Hours of Work Days Worked Weekend Frequency

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.

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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.