Physical Therapist: Acute Care, Full Time, Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo **Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus

Current Information

Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. Graduates from an accredited Physical Therapy program. Licensed Physical Therapist in good standing for the State of Michigan. BLS required within 3 months after hire. Current driver's license in the state of Michigan, availability of car for business use on a daily basis, and proof of insurance required for Bronson at Home.

Location & Contact

BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo

Job Details

• Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Evaluates plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases, to improve/restore function, increase strength, relieve pain, and enhance functional independence.
• Interprets and implements referrals; evaluates patient functional abilities/disabilities such as range of motion, strength, coordination, etc. through standardized assessment and testing; establishes functional baseline to be used throughout treatment as a gauge of progress and physical improvements.
• Establishes interdisciplinary discussion/rounds/clinics; educates and treats patients; facilitates and instructs patients in the skills necessary to successfully participate in physical therapy activities according to treatment plan; designs and fabricates splints and other assistive devices; participates in department process improvement; provides in-services in areas of expertise; supervises PTA, Rehab Clinical Assistant, PT students, PTA students and volunteers, athletic trainer.
• Serves on committees and task forces; demonstrates time management skills.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist in good standing for the State of Michigan
• BLS required within 3 months after hire
• Current driver's license in the state of Michigan, availability of car for business use on a daily basis, and proof of insurance required for Bronson at Home
• Proof of valid auto insurance on that vehicle that will be driven while on duty for Bronson is required.
• Keyboarding skills to operate a PC/mobile device
• Ability to communicate in English effectively

Benefits

Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus

Pay

First Shift, Full time, 40 hours per week

Schedule

First Shift