Physical Therapist OP

Job description

Beacon Health System is seeking a compassionate and skilled Outpatient Physical Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. In this role, you will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based physical therapy services to restore function, reduce pain, prevent disability, and improve quality of life following injury, illness, or surgery.
Why Join Beacon?
Beacon offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Competitive compensation
• A one-time payment of $10,000 sign-on Bonus (not yearly)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Assistance
• Continuing Education Support
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Career Growth Opportunities

Our Mission
We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
Our Values
Trust
• Respect
• Integrity
• Compassion

Key Responsibilities
• Perform comprehensive patient evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Establish measurable functional goals and provide evidence-based therapy interventions.
• Reassess patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, home exercise programs, and recovery expectations.
• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) according to state and regulatory guidelines.
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation, including evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Participate in department quality initiatives, team meetings, and professional development activities.
• Serve as a clinical resource and support student education opportunities as requested.

Qualifications
Required
• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current Michigan Physical Therapist license.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred
• Previous outpatient rehabilitation experience.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and patient-centered care skills.

Physical Requirements
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and assist patients throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds independently and more with assistance.
• Ability to push or maneuver equipment and wheelchairs up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform manual therapy techniques and respond to emergency situations, including CPR.