Physical Therapist - Acute Care, Patient Care

Why Join Bronson?

• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
• 1:1 Patient Care that allows you to focus on quality treatment and meaningful patient interactions.
• Comprehensive Benefits Starting Day One for eligible part-time team members.
• Opportunity to practice across two community-focused hospitals and gain diverse clinical experience.
• Collaborative, supportive rehabilitation team environment.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Mission-driven organization committed to exceptional patient care and employee well-being.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations for hospitalized patients.
• Assess patient mobility, strength, balance, endurance, functional limitations, and rehabilitation needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on physician referrals, clinical findings, and patient goals.
• Provide direct one-on-one patient care using evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Establish measurable goals, monitor progress, and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and rehabilitation professionals to support coordinated care and discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, mobility strategies, home exercise programs, and post-discharge recommendations.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and care planning discussions.
• Serve as a resource to team members and contribute to departmental initiatives and process improvement activities.
• May provide coverage across rehabilitation service locations as needed.

Documentation & Administrative Responsibilities

• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record.
• Maintain accurate records of evaluations, treatments, patient progress, and outcomes.
• Communicate documentation or workflow barriers to leadership in a timely manner.
• Participate in departmental meetings, committees, and quality improvement initiatives.

Leadership & Mentorship

• Demonstrate effective time management and organizational skills.
• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs), rehabilitation support staff, students, and volunteers as assigned.
• Foster a collaborative environment that supports learning and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current Michigan Physical Therapist license in good standing.
• BLS certification within three months of hire.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and patient education skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and computer systems.

Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies appropriate to the populations served.

Closing Statement

Experience the Bronson difference through personalized 1:1 patient care, day-one benefits, a collaborative team culture, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients across both Bronson South Haven and Bronson Lakeview.

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