Physical Therapist

Corewell Health
La Porte, IN, United States
Full-time

Up to $15,000.00 in incentives for qualified candidates.

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
  • 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

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

Primary Location

SITE - 3774 Hollywood Rd - St Joseph

Department Name

Outpatient Rehab - St Joseph

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

Hours of Work

8 : 00am - 6 : 00pm Monday, Wednesday and Thursday; 8 : 00am -1 : 00pm Tuesday and Thursday

Days Worked

Monday - Friday

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

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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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