Outpatient Physical Therapist
Paw Paw, MI
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant for an outpatient rehabilitation setting, with ortho experience highly preferred.

Details

• Outpatient PT setting within a hospital-based rehabilitation department
• Day shift, 5x8 hour schedule, 9:15am-6:00pm
• Every other weekend required, with a weekday off during the rotation week
• Possible floating dependent on census, though unlikely
• No call requirement
• Epic EMR experience preferred

Requirements

• PT or PTA accepted
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy or Physical Therapy Assistant Program
• Valid Michigan license required, if applicable
• BLS certification required within 3 months of hire
• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• Ortho experience highly preferred, some neuro experience preferred
• Experience with orthopedic conditions such as DDD, DJD, hip/knee/shoulder injuries, and post-op spinal surgery preferred
• Experience with modalities such as cervical/lumbar traction, cryotherapy, e-stim, and ultrasound preferred
• Experience with neurologic conditions such as stroke, MS, and Parkinson's preferred
• Supervisor-level references required

Additional Information

• Follows plan of care and goals established by the supervising Physical Therapist
• Provides direct patient care including physical, electrical, mechanical, and heat treatments
• Conducts individual and group therapy activities, home exercise programs, and patient/family education
• Participates in interdisciplinary team discussions, hospital rounds, and committees
• May supervise Rehab Clinical Assistants, PTA students, and volunteers
• May cross-train and provide coverage at other Rehabilitation Services departments as needed
• Documents in the electronic health record per compliance timelines
• RTO limited to no more than 10 days
• Proof of flu vaccination required, with exemption requests submitted within 48 hours of signing
• Previous Bronson travelers may return after 6 months; former permanent staff after 1 year
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate with no radius restriction
• First-time travelers not considered for this position