Outpatient Pediatric Physical Therapist
Alpena, MI
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Physical Therapist (PT) - Temp Position

Location: Alpena, Michigan
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 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 and physician orders.
• Evaluate patient function through 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, caregivers, and clinical support staff.
• Educate patients and caregivers on pathology, prognosis, treatment rationale, and alternatives including rest, exercise, and modalities.

Required Qualifications

• Active Michigan Physical Therapist (PT) license.
• Pediatric experience (required).
• Physical therapy experience (required).
• Acute care experience (highly preferred).
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Work history and skills checklist relevant to Physical Therapy, current within 1 year.
• Two supervisory reference forms completed within the last two years.

Additional Information

• Dress code: Business Casual
• Scheduling requests must be submitted at the time of application; requests after offer may result in rescinded offer.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty experience: Physical Therapist – minimum required years based on highest stated requirement (implied at least pediatric and general PT experience).
• Prior travel experience: Not specified as required.