Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in Harrison, MI at an outpatient facility where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. 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 approved by the APTA.
• Active Michigan Physical Therapist license is required to start the assignment. LARA and/or Nursys documentation reflecting an active MI PT license must be provided.
• Current American Heart Association BLS (AHA) certification required.
• Documented PT experience. Work history and skills checklist current to within one year, pertinent to the Physical Therapist specialty, required.
• Two supervisory reference forms completed within the last two years required.
• Experience in outpatient settings preferred. Experience delegating to PTAs, athletic trainers, and aides is preferred.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Outpatient clinic.
• Shift Name: Days.
• Shift Pattern: Typically Tuesday–Friday, may be Monday–Thursday if necessary. 40 hour guarantee.
• Typical Shift Hours: 07:00–17:30.
• Weekend Requirement: No weekends.
• Floating: Candidate may be required to float to other facilities as needed.

Location Highlights

Harrison, MI offers outdoor recreation and a quiet small-town setting. It is adjacent to the 10,000 Lakes region and within driving distance of Houghton Lake and the Pere Marquette State Forest. The area has multiple inland lakes and waterways, including Lake Isabella about 30 minutes away, providing boating and fishing opportunities. The town supports a relaxed, suburban-to-rural lifestyle with local dining, community events, and access to recreational trails for hiking and snowmobiling within 20–40 minutes. Lansing, the state capital, is approximately 70 miles southeast for urban amenities and regional air service. These features fit clinicians seeking an outdoors-oriented, quieter assignment with occasional access to larger-city services.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

This position delegates responsibility to PTAs, athletic trainers, and aides. Activities are patient-focused and utilize assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation consistent with physical therapy standards and physician orders. Responsibilities include evaluation, development and submission of written treatment plans, scheduling and coordination of care, and patient/caregiver education. Documentation and plan of care updates are required as patient status changes.

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.