Travel Outpatient Physical Therapist — 10-Week Michigan

Wellspring Nurse Source; Sault Ste. Marie (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel Outpatient Physical Therapist for a travel assignment in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan. This 10-week assignment runs 40 hours per week with days shifts.

As the PT you will evaluate functions, develop goal-oriented treatment plans, document care, schedule sessions, and educate patients and families. Michigan licensure and BLS are required, with outpatient experience preferred. The posting notes a tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Physical Therapist in an outpatient setting is required.
• Must hold an active Michigan Physical Therapist License.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Skills checklist relevant to Physical Therapy updated within the last year.
• Two supervisory reference forms completed within the past two years.

Responsibilities

• Evaluation: Assess patients' functions by conducting formal and informal testing measures to determine skeletal, neurological, respiratory, and cardiovascular status.
• Treatment Development: Create a goal-specific treatment regimen based on assessment data and the patient's ability to adhere to the prescribed plan.
• Documentation: Prepare a written treatment plan to be included as part of the plan of care, authorized and coordinated with the physician. Update plans as needed to reflect changes in patient status.
• Scheduling: Develop a treatment schedule that details frequencies and durations, and discuss this with patients, families, or caregivers, while coordinating with clinical support staff.
• Patient Education: Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the patient's condition, treatment alternatives, prognosis, and rationale for treatment through various interventions including rest, exercise, and modalities.

Skills

Outpatient PT

Michigan PT License

BLS Certification

Clinical Assessment

Documentation & Plan of Care

Job description

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel Outpatient Physical Therapist for a travel assignment in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan. This 10-week assignment runs 40 hours per week with days shifts.

As the PT you will evaluate functions, develop goal-oriented treatment plans, document care, schedule sessions, and educate patients and families. Michigan licensure and BLS are required, with outpatient experience preferred. The posting notes a tax-free stipend amount to be determined.