Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a travel Physical Therapist role in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, at a hospital-based outpatient rehabilitation department. Provide evaluation, plan of care, and skilled interventions to help patients recover from injury and manage chronic conditions while working with PT assistants and aides.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active Michigan Physical Therapist license required. LARA must list license as active.
• Outpatient physical therapy experience required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS (AHA) required.
• Two supervisory reference forms completed within the last two years required.
• Candidates’ permanent address must be outside the facility’s 100-mile radius; facility will not consider local candidates.
• Work history and skills checklist current to within one year, pertinent to physical therapy, required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience delegating and supervising PT assistants and therapy aides.

Assignment Details

• 40 hour guarantee.
• Shift hours: 09:00 - 17:30.
• No weekends required.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits

We provide benefits designed for travel clinicians starting day one. Benefit offerings include medical coverage options, 401k matching plan, 24/7 recruiter support, referral bonuses, housing assistance options, and travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care

The role involves evaluating patients using formal and informal measures, developing and documenting goal-specific treatment regimes, updating plans of care, coordinating treatment schedules with clinical staff, and educating patients and caregivers. The position delegates tasks to physical therapist assistants and aides and requires coordination with physician orders and facility policies.

Location Highlights

Explore Sault Ste. Marie and the surrounding area. The city sits on the St. Marys River and is adjacent to the International Bridge connecting to Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, providing cross-border access. Nearby attractions include the Soo Locks, a major engineering landmark, and Lake Superior shoreline recreation within a short drive. Outdoor options include boating and fishing on the Great Lakes and access to regional parks and trails for hiking and snowmobiling, supporting an active, outdoor-oriented lifestyle.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.