Description

American Traveler is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist with home health experience for a full-time, 13-week travel contract providing PT services across a multi-county coverage area in Michigan.

Details

• Home health setting covering Van Buren, Calhoun, and Kalamazoo Counties
• Full-time schedule, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (5x8-hour shifts)
• Every other weekend required, with a compensatory day off during the rotation week
• No call or float requirements
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active Michigan PT license required if applicable
• Current BLS certification (AHA) required
• Minimum prior home health experience required
• Valid Michigan driver's license, personal vehicle available for daily business use, and proof of auto insurance required
• Strong documentation skills and ability to meet compliance timelines for electronic health record charting

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include evaluating and treating patients with injuries, and musculoskeletal, neurological, and bone conditions to restore function, improve strength, relieve pain, and enhance functional independence
• Clinical duties include standardized patient assessments, establishing functional baselines, treatment planning, goal setting, and direct individual and/or group PT sessions
• Participates in interdisciplinary team discussions, rounds, and clinics
• May design and fabricate splints and other assistive devices
• Provides family, patient, and community education as part of the care plan
• Administrative duties include thorough and timely documentation of evaluations, treatment plans, and progress notes in the electronic health record
• A phone interview with the unit leader will be conducted as part of the hiring process