Description

American Traveler is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist for a home health assignment in Michigan, requiring home health experience, a valid MI license, and a personal vehicle for daily use.

Details

• Home health setting covering Van Buren, Calhoun, and Kalamazoo counties
• Day shift schedule, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (5x8 hours), 40 hours per week
• Weekend rotation required approximately every 4–6 weeks
• No on-call or float requirements

Requirements

• Active Michigan PT license required (license required if applicable)
• Current BLS certification (AHA) required
• Home health experience required
• Valid Michigan driver's license, personal vehicle available for daily business use, and proof of auto insurance required
• Ability to conduct standardized assessments including range of motion, strength, and coordination testing

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include evaluating, planning, and administering medically prescribed physical therapy to improve function, restore mobility, relieve pain, and enhance patient independence
• Clinical duties include interpreting referrals, establishing functional baselines, setting patient care goals, and estimating length of treatment
• Participates in interdisciplinary team discussions, rounds, and clinics
• Provides patient and family/community education as part of the treatment planning process
• May design and fabricate splints and other assistive devices as needed
• Documentation responsibilities include timely charting of evaluations, treatment plans, and patient progress in the electronic health record
• Candidates will be contacted by the team leader for a phone interview