Outpatient Physical Therapist
West Branch, MI
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Physical Therapist (PT) - Temporary Position

Location: West Branch, Michigan
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Delegate responsibilities to Physical Therapist Assistant and Aides.
• Perform patient-focused activities including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation following physical therapy standards, physician orders, and policies.
• Evaluate patient function through formal/informal testing of skeletal, neurological, respiratory, and cardiovascular status.
• Develop goal-specific treatment plans based on assessment data and patient tolerance.
• Submit written treatment plans for physician authorization and update plans as patient status changes.
• Coordinate treatment schedules with patients, families, caregivers, and clinical support staff.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on pathology, prognosis, treatment rationale, and alternatives including rest, exercise, and modalities.

Requirements

Experience & Certifications

• Physical Therapy experience required.
• BLS (AHA) certification required.

Licensing

• Active Michigan state license required.

Application Requirements

• All scheduling requests must be submitted at the time of application; no scheduling changes will be approved after offer.
• Provide work history and a skills checklist current within the last year relevant to the specialty.
• Submit 2 supervisory reference forms dated within the last two years.
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility (local candidates will not be considered).

Additional Information

• Dress code: Business Casual