Home Health Physical Therapist
Battle Creek, Michigan
Bronson at Home

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist - Home Health (Travel/Contract)

Location: Battle Creek, Michigan
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Provide medically prescribed physical therapy treatment to patients in a home health setting, focusing on improving/restoring function, increasing strength, relieving pain, and enhancing functional independence. Must demonstrate competencies specific to the patient population served.

Work Schedule

• Shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Hours: 40 hours per week (Full-Time)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (with a weekday off during rotation week)
• Call Requirement: None
• Float Requirement: None

Coverage Area

• Van Buren, Calhoun, and Kalamazoo Counties, Michigan

Required Qualifications

• Michigan Physical Therapy License (MI license)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA only)
• Home health experience required
• Current Michigan driver's license, daily availability of a car for business use, and proof of insurance
• Must meet all background checks and compliance requirements (see below)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
• Minimum Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated, but must have home health experience (implies prior clinical experience in home health physical therapy)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required

Clinical Duties

• Interpret and implement referrals
• Evaluate patient functional abilities/disabilities (range of motion, strength, coordination) using standardized assessments
• Establish functional baselines and treatment goals
• Participate in interdisciplinary team discussions, rounds, and clinics
• Provide patient, family, and community education
• Conduct individual and/or group physical therapy activities per treatment plan
• Design and fabricate splints and assistive devices as needed
• Participate in program development and department process improvement
• Serve as a resource and provide in-services within the rehabilitation system
• Cross-train and provide coverage in other rehabilitation departments as needed

Administrative Duties

• Document evaluations, treatment plans, treatments performed, and patient progress in the electronic health record (EHR) timely and accurately
• Communicate any limitations preventing timely documentation to leadership

Required Certifications & Compliance

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA only
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Criminal background check (lifetime search, including SSN trace, national/statewide searches, education verification, motor vehicle record, etc.) within 45 days of start
• MI LARA fingerprinting within 45 days of start (required for home health positions)
• Drug testing: 10-panel including Marijuana/THC within 30 days of start
• Immunizations and health documents:

  • 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 questionnaire
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required
  • Hepatitis B: titer, series, or facility declination required
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved exemption (for candidates starting after Nov 1)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (passing score within 1 year prior to assignment)
• Competency Exam in specialty (passing score within 1 year prior to assignment)
• Personal or auto insurance proof (updated every 6 months)
• Code of Conduct review and signed acknowledgment
• Appearance Standards Policy review

Additional Requirements

• Complete application/resume with full 7 years work history, no gaps
• One professional reference from a supervisor or manager
• MI Central Registry Clearance (if applicable for pediatric or specific placements)

Notes

• No call or float requirements
• Must have reliable transportation and insurance for business use
• Must comply with all facility-specific policies and documentation requirements

This position is ideal for a licensed Physical Therapist with home health experience seeking a travel contract in Michigan with a structured schedule and comprehensive support.