Physical Therapist - Outpatient
Battle Creek, MI
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,355/weekOverview
- Start Date05/18/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Description
Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist - Outpatient
Location: Battle Creek, Michigan
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Description
- Work Hours:
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:15 AM – 3:45 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Guaranteed 40 hours per week
- No call, weekend, or float requirements
- Must be available for the three days ending at 6 PM; shorter day hours are negotiable
- Preferred experience with pelvic floor therapy patients (not required)
- Required skills: Orthopedic and Neurological therapy
Required Qualifications
- Valid Physical Therapist license in Michigan
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a Physical Therapist, including experience within the last year
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
Compliance and Documentation Requirements
- Criminal background check within 45 days of start, including lifetime search back to age 18
- E-Verify compliance
- Government-issued photo ID
- Education verification (copy of highest degree or diploma)
- Physical exam within 1 year of start
- Drug testing: 10-panel including Marijuana/THC within 30 days of start
- Immunizations and health documents required:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (proof of at least one prior Tdap vaccine)
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
- Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
- Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
- Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption (medical/spiritual) required for candidates starting after November 1
- Fingerprinting (Michigan LARA) required within 45 days of start for certain positions; check if applicable
- Completion of facility-specific policies including Code of Conduct, Appearance Standards, and Safety Manual Acknowledgement
Certifications (as applicable)
- BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
- ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, CHEMO, ENPC, NIH Stroke Certification, CPI - Crisis Prevention Institute (depending on unit and specialty)
- Medication/Pharmacology competency exam within 1 year prior to assignment start
- Competency exam in specialty within 1 year prior to assignment start
Additional Notes
- One professional reference from a supervisor or manager required
- Complete employment application/resume with full 7 years work history, no gaps
- Skills checklist must be updated annually
- Fit testing required on-site for certain roles (not required for outpatient PT/PTAs)
- Vaccine exemption requests require facility-specific forms and approval
This position is ideal for a Physical Therapist with orthopedic and neurological skills seeking a travel contract in an outpatient setting with consistent weekday hours and no weekend or call requirements.
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
Pros
Gargi was the first one to take a chance on me and land me an interview with a company. She is adept in science and took an interest in my specialty background. I am excited about the oppurtunities and not being dismissed for not having any generalist experience, despite nearly a decade of professional skill building within a reference laboratory.
Cons
None
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About Battle Creek, MI
As a Travel Physical Therapist in Battle Creek, MI here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Battle Creek, MI, is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 82°F, and average winter lows are around 17°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Battle Creek, MI, and can be found with relative ease.
- Battle Creek is car-friendly, with public transportation options available for those who prefer not to drive.
- Battle Creek has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include those related to diet and lifestyle.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in Battle Creek.
- Battle Creek offers a variety of activities including visiting the Battle Creek Museum of Natural History, the Battle Creek Art Center, the Battle Creek Historical Society, the Cereal City Trail, the Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, the W.K.
- Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, the Binder Park Zoo, and the Kellogg’s Factory Tour.
- Additionally, there are restaurants, art, music, sports, and outdoor activities to enjoy.
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