Origami Rehabilitation·Waverly, Michigan
Develop and administer one-on-one physical therapy services for clients with neurological, developmental, and orthopedic conditions. Evaluate patients, implement treatment plans, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across multiple Lansing-based campuses.
Origami Rehabilitation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Origami provides comprehensive rehabilitation for children and adults with neurological, developmental, mental health, and orthopedic conditions through their residential and outpatient programs.
With their compassionate and innovative services, Origami creates opportunities and transforms lives.
If you want to make a difference in the lives of our community members through mission-driven work with a close-knit interdisciplinary team, Origami Rehabilitation is the place for you.
The Origami team shares the collective goal of exceeding the expectations of our clients.
This goal is achieved through a positive growth-mindset, knowledge sharing, and a sincere commitment to growing individually and collectively through collaboration and continued education.
Origami’s core values are Celebrate the Individual, Inspire Excellence, Serve with Integrity, and Lead with Passion.
If these values speak to you, please consider applying today or reach out to Origami’s Human Resources team to learn more about the employment experience at Origami Rehabilitation!
HR@origamirehab.org $2,000 Sign-On Bonus!
Evaluate, document, and implement treatment plans for clients referred by physicians. Provide interns, volunteers, and job shadows meaningful educational experiences. Educate staff, clients, and external stakeholders on individualized home exercise programs and other PT modalities as appropriate. Observe all rules of confidentiality as they pertain to program participants internally, and in working with outside individuals and/or agencies. Proactively initiate and follow-through with tasks utilizing appropriate problem-solving techniques to facilitate communication flow and prompt resolutions. Record evaluations, daily notes, progress reports, discharge reports, and service billings in a timely manner and in accordance with procedure to provide complete documentation for client charts. Delegate and oversee established plans of care with Physical Therapist Assistants as appropriate. Contribute to the design and maintenance of effective and timely systems of documentation, including the collection and analysis of outcome data. Maintain professional excellence through attending networking opportunities, establishing collegial relationships, sharing resources and skills, and/or seeking out opportunities to speak, publish, and contribute to research. Maintain caseload levels at a level deemed reasonable by the PT Supervisor.
Attend staff meetings, orientation, in-service trainings, clinical reviews, and care conferences. Provide caseload coverage for PT services. Perform therapy gym maintenance duties such as cleaning surfaces, and laundry needs. Participate in program development, budget planning, and small therapy supply inventory. Other duties as assigned by the PT Supervisor.
A degree in Physical Therapy and licensure in the state of Michigan. Certification as a Brain Injury Specialist (provided by Origami) CPR, First Aid, AED certification (provided by Origami) Embraces and embodies Origami's core values: Celebrate the Individual. Inspire Excellence. Serve with Integrity. Lead with Passion.
Preferences: Neurological rehabilitation education/experience Interest in treating children and adult populations
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to palpate, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop kneel or crawl. Accommodated alternatives are acceptable if they accomplish the necessary essential tasks. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 lbs. Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to assist in transfers, gait, and mobility training.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Market context
Physical therapist openings in Michigan are typically driven by ongoing demand in hospitals, outpatient clinics, schools, and rehab settings, where licensed clinicians with strong patient-care skills are needed. These roles are competitive because employers often look for a PT doctorate or master’s degree, an active Michigan license, and clear collaborative communication, while benefits like medical, dental, vision, PTO, and profit sharing can help set offers apart. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here against the original posting so you can quickly confirm licensure, education, and fit before applying.