Physical Therapist Outpatient Orthopedic
Compensation
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Job Description
Corewell Health is offering up to $15,000 in sign on bonuses for this opportunity!
Job Summary
Provides therapy to patients based on patient need and medical direction. Provides patient/caregiver education and arranges for adaptive equipment as needed.
Essential Functions
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.
Qualifications
- Required
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from an accredited physical therapy program
- Physical Therapist - State of Michigan Upon Hire
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association 90 Days Or
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Red Cross 90 Days
- Preferred
- Master's Degree
- 6 months of relevant experience
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.
How Corewell Health Cares for You
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
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- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
- Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
- Primary Location
- SITE - Care Center Berrien Springs - 9045 US 31 - Berrien Springs
- Department Name
Employment Type: Part time
Shift: Day (United States of America)
- Weekly Scheduled Hours
- 28
- Hours of Work
- Days Worked
Weekend Frequency
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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.
We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other.
From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate patients, develop and adjust treatment plans, and provide therapy and education to help restore function. Document care, train rehabilitation and medical staff, and contribute to process improvement, patient satisfaction, and program development.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Outpatient Orthopedic at Corewell Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,845 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Orthopedic Surgery — Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 48% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 22,845 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost of living | Michigan index 96.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Orthopedic Surgery listings in Michigan | 12 active | 417 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 48% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $15k sign-on | Michigan Physical Therapist listings: 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 17% offer loan repayment657 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Orthopedic Surgery listings | 349 in the last 30 days | 260 the 30 days before (+34%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Orthopedic Surgery pay trend | +2.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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