Outpatient Physical Therapist
Battle Creek, MI
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist - Outpatient

Location

• Battle Creek, Michigan

Employment Type

• Travel / Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Day shift, 5 days a week (9:00 AM to 6:00 PM)
• 40 hours per week guaranteed
• Must work three days with shifts ending at 6 PM; shorter days are negotiable

Job Requirements

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Michigan
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association

Call, Weekend, and Float Requirements

• No call requirement
• No weekend requirement
• No float requirement

Required Documentation and Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• E-Verify completion as per contract requirements
• Criminal background check within 45 days of start, including lifetime search from age 18, with multiple components (SSN trace, national/statewide criminal searches, sex offender registry, education verification, motor vehicle record)
• Education verification (copy of highest degree or diploma)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Drug test: 10-panel including Marijuana/THC within 30 days of start
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (proof of at least one prior Tdap vaccine)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 30 days of start (annual TB testing not required)
  • TB questionnaire updated annually
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (no exemptions accepted)
  • Hepatitis B: titer, series, or facility declination required
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/spiritual exemption (for candidates starting after November 1)
• Fit mask testing may be required depending on work location and role (not typically required for outpatient PT)
• References: One professional reference from a supervisor or manager who directly supervised the candidate
• Complete employment application/resume with full 7 years work history, no gaps

Certifications (as applicable)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA only (required)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit or assignment (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, etc.) but are not specified for this role

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete a skills checklist annually for the applicable unit
• Candidates must review and sign the facility’s Code of Conduct and Appearance Standards Policy prior to start
• Background checks and certain state-specific clearances may be required depending on placement
• Fingerprinting via Michigan LARA required within 45 days of start if applicable (not typically required for outpatient PT)
• Some facility-specific forms and acknowledgments may be required before start

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Physical Therapist outpatient travel contract position in Michigan.