Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist team in Owosso, MI where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing a new community. You will evaluate and treat patients across the lifespan, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, document care, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. You will supervise PTAs and support staff as needed and provide patient, family, and community education.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active Michigan physical therapy license is required to start the assignment. LARA must indicate active MI license. (Required)
• Minimum 1 year of physical therapy experience. Acute care experience is required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification. (Required)
• Work history, skills checklist current to within 1 year, pertinent to Physical Therapy. (Required document)
• Two supervisory references with dates employed listed. (Required document)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience treating joint replacements, stroke/neuro, cardiac, pulmonary (COPD, pneumonia), trauma/orthopedic injuries, amputations, general medical/surgical patients, and ICU/critical care patients.
• Experience as a clinical instructor or mentor for PT or PTA students.

Assignment Details

• Shift start times negotiable: 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, or 9:00 AM.
• 8-hour shifts with a 40-hour weekly guarantee.
• No weekend requirement.

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

Benefits

We provide a benefits package designed for travel clinicians commencing on day one. Benefits include medical coverage options, 401(k) matching plan, 24/7 recruiter support, referral bonuses, housing assistance options, and travel and license reimbursement. Additional details will be provided by your recruiter.

Impacting Patient Care

You will deliver evaluation and treatment for functional deficits due to illness, injury, or congenital conditions. You will coordinate care with physicians, families, and interdisciplinary teams. You will document patient progress and contribute to a patient- and family-centered care environment. You will demonstrate knowledge of age-specific care across the lifespan and support facility policies, quality standards, and patient safety practices.

Location Highlights

Owosso, MI offers access to outdoor recreation and local cultural attractions. The city is within driving distance of state parks such as Sleepy Hollow State Park and Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge, and is near the Saginaw Bay shoreline for boating and fishing. Downtown features historic architecture, community events, and local dining options within short commutes. The area supports a suburban-to-rural lifestyle with access to nearby mid-size cities for additional services and transit connections.

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.