Travel Physical Therapist (PT) in Battle Creek, MI

Provide direct patient care including individual and group physical therapy activities in accordance with the treatment plan; instruct patients in skills necessary for successful participation. Maintain accurate, legible, and complete documentation of evaluations, treatment plans, treatments performed, and patient progress in the electronic health record per compliance timelines.

Job Title

Physical Therapist

Location

Battle Creek, MI

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Days (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) | Onsite | Weekend rotation required (every 4–6 weeks)

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient functional abilities and disabilities including range of motion, strength, and coordination through standardized assessment and testing; establish functional baseline to gauge progress throughout treatment
• Interpret and implement referrals; develop and execute individualized education and treatment plans including goal setting and estimating length of treatment
• Provide direct patient care including individual and group physical therapy activities in accordance with the treatment plan; instruct patients in skills necessary for successful participation
• Participate in interdisciplinary team discussions, rounds, and clinics; collaborate on patient care goals and progress
• Maintain accurate, legible, and complete documentation of evaluations, treatment plans, treatments performed, and patient progress in the electronic health record per compliance timelines
• Provide family and community education; serve as a resource and deliver in-services in areas of expertise within the rehabilitation system

Required Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Physical Therapist license required
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required
• Minimum of 1 year of physical therapy experience required
• Home health experience required
• Valid Michigan driver's license, daily access to a personal vehicle for business use, and proof of auto insurance required
• Supervisor-level references required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with splint design and fabrication or assistive device creation
• Experience with electronic health record documentation systems
• Background in program development or department process improvement initiatives

Why Join Us

• Contract opportunity offering up to 26 weeks with full-time guaranteed hours and a day shift schedule
• Coverage across a multi-county service area providing varied and dynamic home health experience