Outpatient Physical Therapist
Charlotte, Michigan
Sparrow Eaton Hospital

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist - Outpatient

Location: Charlotte, Michigan
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work schedule: Monday-Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM, Friday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
• No floating or weekend shifts required
• Hospital-based outpatient clinic serving a diverse patient population
• Majority of patients are orthopedic cases (total joint replacements, sports injuries)
• Additional patient types include vestibular, neurologic, and lymphedema conditions
• Specialty services offered (dry needling, pelvic health) but not required
• Daily patient load: 8-12 patients during an 8-hour day
• Productivity standard: 3.00 units/hour

Required Experience & Skills

• Experience working with geriatric patients
• Physical Therapist experience within the last year
• Physical Therapist (0 years of experience)

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Michigan
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Work Hours & Shifts

• Guaranteed hours vary by shift length:

  • 36 hours for 3 shifts of 12 hours
  • 48 hours for 4 shifts of 12 hours
  • 40 hours for shifts under 12 hours (8 or 10-hour shifts)

Facility & Work Environment

• Critical Access facility
• Attire: Polos with black slacks
• Charting system: Epic preferred
• Free parking with badge

Additional Requirements

• Must submit required documentation at time of application (e.g., state ID, social security card, background checks)
• Background checks must be current (within 30 days of assignment start) and include multiple screenings such as criminal history and education verification
• Physical exam required within 12 months of start, noting latex sensitivity
• Immunizations and health screenings required, including:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella immunity or declination
  • 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season
• Completion of facility-specific orientation and safety modules required

References & Documentation

• Two references from previous employers required
• Current resume with at least 7 years of work history required
• Skills checklist and competency exams as applicable

Summary

This outpatient Physical Therapist role offers a stable weekday schedule with no weekends or floating, serving primarily orthopedic patients with opportunities to work with neurologic and vestibular cases. New graduates are encouraged to apply. A Michigan PT license and BLS certification are required. The position is a 13-week travel contract with guaranteed hours and a supportive hospital-based outpatient environment.