Physical Therapist
Company: Corewell Health
Location: Mishawaka
Posted on: April 19, 2024
Job Description:
This position is eligible for up to $15,000 in incentives for
eligible candidates!This position will be working the following
hours:- Monday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.- Tuesday and
Thursday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.- Friday from 8 a.m. to 5:30
p.m.Job SummaryProvides 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 of Michigan upon hire
required
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA or ARC within 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: OccasionallyPrimary LocationSITE -
Health Park Medical Office Building 1 - 3950 Hollywood Rd - St
JosephDepartment NameOrthopedic Physical Therapy/ Hand Clinic - St
JosephEmployment TypeFull timeShiftWeekly Scheduled Hours40Hours of
Work8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 8 am to 5:30 p.m.Days
WorkedMonday to FridayWeekend FrequencyN/ACURRENT COREWELL HEALTH
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team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health
team members only.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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