Position Summary

Join Bronson's outpatient rehabilitation team and enjoy the flexibility of a PRN role while making a meaningful impact through our 1:1 patient care model. Based primarily at Bronson South Haven, with opportunities to provide coverage at Bronson Lakeview, this position allows you to build strong patient relationships and deliver individualized care that helps patients achieve their rehabilitation goals.

As a Physical Therapist, you will evaluate, develop, and implement treatment plans for patients recovering from injury, surgery, and musculoskeletal, neurological, and orthopedic conditions. Through evidence-based interventions and patient-centered care, you will help patients improve mobility, restore function, reduce pain, and maximize independence.

Why Join Bronson?

• 1:1 Patient Care Model that prioritizes quality treatment and meaningful patient interactions
• Flexible PRN scheduling
• Opportunity to practice across two community-based outpatient rehabilitation locations
• Collaborative and supportive rehabilitation team
• Diverse patient population and treatment experiences
• Professional growth and continuing education opportunities
• Mission-driven organization committed to exceptional patient care

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations using standardized assessments to identify 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 through therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, functional training, and other evidence-based interventions.
• Assess and monitor patient mobility, strength, range of motion, coordination, balance, and functional performance.
• Establish measurable goals and adjust treatment plans based on patient progress.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding treatment plans, home exercise programs, injury prevention, and wellness strategies.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes.
• Participate in program development, process improvement initiatives, and departmental activities.
• Serve as a clinical resource within areas of expertise.
• Provide coverage within Rehabilitation Services as needed.

Documentation & Administrative Responsibilities

• Complete accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
• Maintain complete, legible, and compliant patient records.
• Document evaluations, treatment plans, interventions, patient progress, and outcomes.
• Communicate documentation barriers or workflow concerns to leadership in a timely manner.
• Participate in department meetings, committees, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate effective time management and organizational skills.

Leadership & Mentorship

• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs), Rehabilitation Clinical Assistants, PT and PTA students, volunteers, and athletic trainers as assigned.
• Support student education and clinical learning experiences.
• Foster a collaborative environment focused on clinical excellence and continuous learning.

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 care team.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and computer systems.

Preferred

• Previous outpatient rehabilitation experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk frequently throughout the workday.
• Ability to assist with patient transfers, mobility activities, and therapeutic interventions.
• Ability to lift and move equipment and assist patients as needed.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced clinical environment.

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

Make a Difference at Bronson

Experience the Bronson difference through personalized 1:1 patient care, a supportive team culture, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to help patients regain function, confidence, and independence throughout the South Haven and Paw Paw communities.

Bronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates (“Bronson”) strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies ("Recruiters") in response to job postings or word of mouth. Unsolicited resumes sent to any employee of Bronson by Recruiters, without both a valid written agreement with Bronson and a direct written request from the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a specific job position, will be considered the property of Bronson. Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to Recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired. This policy applies regardless of whether the Recruiter has a pre-existing agreement with Bronson. Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration.