Physical Therapist - Outpatient
Battle Creek, Michigan
Bronson Battle Creek

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist - Outpatient

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

Job Description

• Work Hours:

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:15 AM – 3:45 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Guaranteed 40 hours per week
• No call, weekend, or float requirements
• Must be available for the three days ending at 6 PM; shorter day hours are negotiable
• Preferred experience with pelvic floor therapy patients (not required)
• Required skills: Orthopedic and Neurological therapy

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Michigan
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Physical Therapist, including experience within the last year
• Minimum 1 year of experience in outpatient Physical Therapy
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Skills in Orthopedic and Neurological therapy

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Criminal background check within 45 days of start, including lifetime search back to age 18
• E-Verify compliance
• Government-issued photo ID
• Education verification (copy of highest degree or diploma)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Drug testing: 10-panel including Marijuana/THC within 30 days of start
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (proof of at least one prior Tdap vaccine)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption (medical/spiritual) required for candidates starting after November 1
• Fingerprinting (Michigan LARA) required within 45 days of start for certain positions; check if applicable
• Completion of facility-specific policies including Code of Conduct, Appearance Standards, and Safety Manual Acknowledgement

Certifications (as applicable)

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, CHEMO, ENPC, NIH Stroke Certification, CPI - Crisis Prevention Institute (depending on unit and specialty)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam within 1 year prior to assignment start
• Competency exam in specialty within 1 year prior to assignment start

Additional Notes

• One professional reference from a supervisor or manager required
• Complete employment application/resume with full 7 years work history, no gaps
• Skills checklist must be updated annually
• Fit testing required on-site for certain roles (not required for outpatient PT/PTAs)
• Vaccine exemption requests require facility-specific forms and approval

This position is ideal for a Physical Therapist with orthopedic and neurological skills seeking a travel contract in an outpatient setting with consistent weekday hours and no weekend or call requirements.