Provides therapy to patients based on their needs and medical direction, including education for patients and caregivers. Assesses treatment effectiveness and modifies goals as necessary to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Requirements summary
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited physical therapy program is required, with a preference for a Master's degree. Candidates must have a valid physical therapist license in Michigan and basic life support certification.
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.
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Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, and pet insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Qualifications Required Required Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from an accredited physical therapy program Preferred Master's Degree 6 months of relevant experience Preferred LIC-Physical Therapist - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan Home Care Business Lines Upon Hire required CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required 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.
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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 - Watervliet Hospital - 400 Medical Park Dr - Watervliet Department Name Rehab Acute Inpatient - Watervliet Hosp Employment Type Part time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 0.04 Hours of Work Variable Days Worked Variable Weekend Frequency Variable weekends CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account.
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