Physical Therapist Various Opportunities - Military veterans preferred

2024-03-29
AppCast (https://www.appcast.io)
Other

/yr

  full-time   employee


St. Joseph
Michigan
49085
United States

This position is eligible for up to $15,000 in incentives for eligible candidates!

We have various opportunities within the Corewell Health South region covering the St. Joseph, Niles, Watervliet, Stevensville and Benton Harbor cities. These opportunities include outpatient, adults, pediatrics, home care and our skilled nursing facility!

Opportunities range from PRN to full-time. Apply to find out our current openings!

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
  • Preferred Master's Degree
  • State of Michigan Physical Therapist license required upon hire
  • State of Michigan Drivers' License required upon hire (Homecare only)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA or ARC required within 90 days of hire

Physical Demands

  • Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 50 lbs
  • Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 50 lbs
  • Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
  • Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs
  • Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs
  • Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 10 lbs
  • Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs
  • Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbs
  • Sitting: Seldom
  • Standing: Frequently
  • Walking: Frequently
  • Forward Bend - Standing: Occasionally
  • Forward Bend - Sitting: Seldom
  • Trunk Rotation - Standing: Occasionally
  • Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
  • Squat: Seldom
  • Stair Climbing: Seldom
  • Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom
  • Reach - Above Shoulder: Occasionally
  • Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally
  • Handling: Occasionally
  • Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally
  • Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally
  • Finger/Hand Dexterity: Occasionally

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Primary Location

SITE - Health Park Medical Office Building 1 - 3950 Hollywood Rd - St Joseph

Department Name

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

Days Worked

Weekend Frequency

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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.

 

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