Resource Physical Therapist
Corewell Health·Watervliet, Michigan
Corewell Health·Watervliet, Michigan
Provides therapy to patients based on their needs and medical direction, including education and arranging adaptive equipment. Assesses treatment effectiveness and modifies goals as necessary while documenting all procedures in compliance with standards.
Job Summary Provides therapy to patients based on patient need and medical direction.
Provides patient/caregiver education and arranges for adaptive equipment as needed.
Scope of Work 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.
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
A Bachelor's degree in physical therapy is required, with a Master's degree preferred. Candidates must have a state license and basic life support certification within specified timeframes.
Market context
Michigan allied-health employers often seek physical therapists for outpatient, inpatient, and rehab settings, with demand shaped by patient volume, aging populations, and care access needs. These roles are competitive because employers look for accredited PT graduates, current or pending Michigan licensure, and a clear commitment to quality outcomes. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure status and tailor your application to patient-care results.
