Physical Therapist - Outpatient
Tawas City, MI
Patterns Hiring
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Title: Physical Therapist (PT) – Outpatient
Facility: MyMichigan Medical Center Tawas
Department: Rehabilitation Services
Location: Tawas City, Michigan
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Days
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–5:30 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
Weekend Requirements: None
On-Call Requirements: None

Job Summary
MyMichigan Medical Center Tawas is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist for a 13-week contract within its Rehabilitation Services department. The position primarily involves outpatient physical therapy, with some acute-care responsibilities.
The Physical Therapist will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, implement therapeutic interventions, monitor progress, and educate patients and caregivers. The role also includes coordinating care with physicians and delegating appropriate responsibilities to Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) and aides.

Key Responsibilities
Evaluate patients using formal and informal assessments to determine functional, skeletal, neurological, respiratory, and cardiovascular status.
Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings, patient tolerance, and physician orders.
Prepare and update written plans of care in coordination with physicians.
Establish treatment frequency and duration in collaboration with patients, families, caregivers, and clinical support staff.
Educate patients and caregivers about diagnoses, prognosis, treatment options, exercises, therapeutic modalities, and recovery expectations.
Delegate appropriate responsibilities to Physical Therapist Assistants and rehabilitation aides.
Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans according to clinical needs and applicable policies.

Required Qualifications
Physical Therapy (PT) experience.
Outpatient physical therapy experience.
Ability to provide primarily outpatient care with some acute-care coverage.
Active Michigan Physical Therapist license, verifiable through LARA.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification.