Outpatient Physical Therapist
Harrisville, Michigan
MyMichigan Health

Physical Therapist (PT) - Temp Position

Location: Lincoln, Michigan
Employment Type: Temporary
Shift: Days
Hours per Day: 8
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Responsible for delegating tasks to Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides.
• Patient-focused activities including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation following physical therapy standards and physician orders.
• Evaluate patient function through formal and informal testing of 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, and clinical support staff.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on pathology, prognosis, treatment rationale, and alternatives.

Required Qualifications

• Active Michigan Physical Therapist (PT) license.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Physical Therapy experience (required).
• Outpatient experience (required).
• Acute care experience (highly preferred).
• Work history and skills checklist relevant to Physical Therapy, current within 1 year.
• Two supervisory reference forms completed within the last two years.
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility (local candidates within 50 miles will not be considered).

Additional Information

• Dress code: Khaki pants and navy blue logo wear.