Strategic Physical Therapist - Education, Rehab & Outcomes

Corewell Health Corporate; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Corewell Health in St. Joseph, Michigan, is seeking a part-timePhysical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients, educate caregivers, and coordinate rehabilitation services within the Lakeland Hospital St Joseph location.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Physical Therapy, Michigan licensure on hire, and BLS certification. Master’s degree and 6 months of experience are preferred. The department offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 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 Or
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Red Cross 90 Days
• Master's Degree (preferred)
• 6 months of relevant experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Documentation

Team training

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

State licensure – Michigan

Master's Degree

Job description

Corewell Health in St. Joseph, Michigan, is seeking a part-timePhysical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients, educate caregivers, and coordinate rehabilitation services within the Lakeland Hospital St Joseph location.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Physical Therapy, Michigan licensure on hire, and BLS certification. Master’s degree and 6 months of experience are preferred. The department offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development.