Outpatient Physical Therapist
Battle Creek, MI
Care Career
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Physical Therapist (PT) – Ortho & Neuro Job Breakdown

1. Position Details

• Position: Physical Therapist (PT)
• Facility: Bronson facility
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours/week.
• Minimum Experience: 1 year.

2. Shift & Schedule

• Shift: Day Shift
• Schedule Options:
  • 5×8-hour shifts, or
  • 4×10-hour shifts.
• Listed Timing: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM.
• Hours: To be discussed during the interview.
• Important scheduling requirement: Candidate must be available for three days until 6:00 PM.
• Shorter days are negotiable.
• Weekends: No.
• Call: No.
• Floating: No.

⚠️ The posting mentions 4×10 and 5×8 schedules, but the exact working hours must be discussed during the interview.

3. Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience required.
• Previous charge experience: Preferred.
• Community hospital experience: Preferred.
• Travel experience: Not specified as mandatory.
• Must have both Orthopedic and Neurological therapy skills.

4. License Requirements

• Valid Michigan PT license required.
• License must be available as per facility requirements.

5. Certifications

• BLS – Mandatory
• AHA certification only.

6. Required Clinical Skills

Orthopedic Skills

Candidates should have experience treating:

• Total hip replacement.
• Total knee replacement.
• Postoperative shoulder repair.
• Postoperative cervical surgery.
• Postoperative spinal surgery.
• Cervicalgia (neck pain).
• Low back pain.
• Spinal conditions.
• General orthopedic conditions.

Neurological Skills

Experience with:

• Stroke rehabilitation.
• Spinal cord injury.
• Traumatic brain injury (TBI).
• Multiple sclerosis (MS).
• Parkinson's disease.
• Muscular dystrophy.
• Cognitive disorders.
• Other neurological diagnoses.

Additional Skills

• Body mechanics.
• Home exercise program development.
• Patient and family education.
• Rehabilitation treatment planning.

Important: Both Ortho and Neuro skills are required.

7. Patient Population

• Adolescents.
• Adults.
• Geriatric patients.
• Pediatric patients aged 9 and above for orthopedic conditions.
• Infants with torticollis are also seen at the facility.

Other specialty areas include:

• Pelvic floor therapy.
• Orthopedic conditions.
• Neurological conditions.

8. Unit Information

• Daily Census: 13
• Visits per Day: 10
• Interdisciplinary Support:
  • Physical Therapy.
  • Rapid Response Teams.
• Special Equipment: AlterG treadmill.

9. Clinical Settings

The required skills section lists experience across:

• Acute Care.
• Outpatient Clinic.
• Rehabilitation Hospital.
• Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF).

The posting does not clearly state that experience in all four settings is mandatory. Confirm with the facility.

10. EMR / Documentation

• EMR: EPIC.
• Previous EPIC experience required.

11. Floating Requirements

• No floating requirement is listed.
• General facility policy says travelers are first to float. Confirm whether this applies to this specific PT position.

12. Dress Code & Orientation

• Specific scrub color: Not provided.
• Orientation: 8 hours.
• Modules: 8 hours, non-billable.
• Modules are completed during orientation and annually.
• Modules are self-reported.

13. Vaccination Requirements

• COVID-19: Not required.
• Flu vaccine: Required.
• Medical exemptions only.
• Proof of flu vaccination must be submitted with the application.
• If requesting an exemption, it must be submitted within 48 hours of signing the contract.

14. Local Candidate Policy

• Local candidates are accepted.
• No radius restrictions.
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate, unless a specialty-specific local rate applies.

15. Submission Requirements

Required:

• Updated resume.
• Valid Michigan PT license.
• BLS AHA certification.
• Two supervisor-level references.
• Proof of flu vaccination.
• Requested time off (RTO).
• Background or license hits must be disclosed with a personal statement.

RTO Policy

• Maximum 10 days per contract.

Background Check Policy

If a candidate has any background or license issues:

• Mention them on the profile.
• Disclose them during submission.
• Include a personal statement.
• Facility approval is required before submission.

16. Previous Employee Policy

• Previous internal travelers may return after 6 months.
• Previous permanent employees may return after 1 year.

17. Compliance Requirements

• Lab work must be scheduled within 48–72 hours after contract signing.
• Compliance documents must be completed as required by the facility.
• Modules are non-billable.