Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join a travel Physical Therapist role in Farmington Hills, MI, providing home health services to patients recovering from injury or managing chronic conditions. Apply now and a recruiter will reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current Michigan Physical Therapy license required to start the assignment. Candidates licensed in additional states are encouraged to note multi-state licensure.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Home health experience required. Previous work in home health settings preferred.
• Proficiency with HCHB (Homecare Homebase) electronic medical record required.
• Valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and reliable vehicle required for travel to patient homes.
• Ability to complete evaluations, develop plans of care, and document per CMS and agency standards.
• Ability to participate in weekend rotation and potential holiday availability as required by the schedule. This is required by the client.
• Supervisory experience of home health aides or PTAs preferred, if applicable and allowed by state regulation.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Home Health.
• Position type: Travel Physical Therapist, full time.
• Primary service area: Wayne County with coverage across Macomb, Oakland, Livingston, Genesee, and Washtenaw counties; clinician must be willing to travel within the service area and accept geographically grouped visits to limit driving.
• EMR requirement: HCHB (Homecare Homebase).
• Schedule: Requires schedule flexibility including participation in weekend rotation and potential availability on observed holidays.

Location Highlights

Farmington Hills, MI offers suburban comfort with regional access to cultural and outdoor attractions. The city is adjacent to downtown Detroit, about 20 miles southeast, providing access to the Detroit River waterfront and Detroit Institute of Arts. Farmington Hills is within 30 miles of Kensington Metropark and Proud Lake State Recreation Area for hiking, kayaking, and seasonal trails. The area supports a suburban lifestyle with multiple shopping districts like Twelve Oaks Mall approximately 10 miles away, and commuter access via I-275 and M-5 for regional travel. Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan are about 25 miles southwest, offering cultural venues, medical centers, and collegiate events. Transit options include regional bus services and proximity to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, approximately 20–25 miles from Farmington Hills.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and responsiveness. Benefits include representative traveler offerings such as medical benefits, 401k options, recruiter support, housing assistance options, and travel/license reimbursement. Specific benefits and enrollment details will be provided by your recruiter.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide evaluations, individualized plans of care, evidence-based interventions, and patient and caregiver education in the home setting. Coordinate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members. Complete required documentation and discharge summaries per agency policy and CMS timelines. Participate in agency in-service education and maintain state licensure through continuing education.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.