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Corewell Health·Saint Joseph, Michigan
Physical Therapist Weekend
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The physical therapist will assess, plan, and administer direct patient care in accordance with accepted physical therapy practices and treatment plans. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate documentation and communicating patient progress to the medical team.
Job Summary Weekend Position consisting of working 46 out of 52 weekends in Corewell Health South Medical Center, SJ, as the need arises. The weekend is defined as shifts between the hours of 8:30 am and 5:00 pm on Saturday & Sunday. However, specific times may vary according to location and need. Position includes working at least one summer and one winter Holiday weekend.
Assess, plan, organize, administer, document and evaluate direct physical therapy patient care in accordance with accepted physical therapy practice and the physician's overall treatment plan.
Essential Functions Perform a thorough and complete evaluation of patients properly referred according to Michigan law in order to determine the patient’s rehab potential and establish an individually based treatment plan.
Administer physical therapy treatments to patients according to professional standards and department standard operating procedure in order to maximize the patient’s potential functioning level and to achieve treatment goals set in coordination with patient/family, physician and other team members.
Maintain and complete accurate documentation, department records and reports for all assigned patients in order to provide a clear record and to communicate patient’s treatment plan and progress to the referring physician.
Maintain commitment to professional growth and competency to ensure the quality of care.
Contribute to the efficient and productive operation of the rehab services.
Maintain effective communication with other members of the rehab team regarding physical therapy programs to ensure understanding and better patient care.
Required Required Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from an accredited school of physical therapy (APTA) LIC-Physical Therapist - STATE_MI State of Michigan required And CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association required Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 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. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree from an accredited physical therapy school and possess a valid Michigan Physical Therapist license. Additionally, a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the AHA or ARC is required.
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.