Outpatient Physical Therapist
Sault Sainte Marie, MI
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Physical Therapist (PT) - Temp, Outpatient

Location: Sault St. Marie, Michigan
Shift: Days
Hours per day: 8
Contract length: 10 weeks

Job Description

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

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Michigan
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• Experience in an Outpatient setting

Additional Information

• Facility uses Epic EMR system.
• Dress code is business casual.
• The facility is a 49-bed hospital specializing in rural medicine with a focus on high reliability and safety culture.