Temporary - Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Physical Therapist – Temporary (Approximately 16 Weeks)

We’re all human. Let’s make a difference together.

At Hope Network, over 2,800 dedicated professionals across 280+ locations statewide help individuals achieve life-changing comebacks. Every role—whether hands-on with patients or behind the scenes—matters. Together, we transform lives.

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About This Opportunity

Hope Network is seeking a Temporary Physical Therapist to provide coverage for an anticipated 16-week assignment. This position offers a flexible weekday schedule and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact supporting individuals with neurological disabilities and traumatic brain injuries.

What You’ll DoEvaluations & Assessments

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations as requested by prescribing physicians.

• Assess strength, balance, endurance, coordination, joint range of motion, muscle flexibility, gait, and movement patterns.

• Establish treatment goals and recommend appropriate interventions.

Treatment & Intervention

• Deliver individualized physical therapy services.

• Design, instruct, and monitor home exercise programs for consumers and direct care staff.

• Develop treatment plans, maintain clinical documentation, and coordinate supportive devices or mobility equipment as needed.

Staff Training & Education

• Train direct care staff on safe transfers, gait activities, positioning, and implementation of therapy recommendations.

• Assist with orientation and ongoing education of staff, interns, and volunteers.

Collaboration & Consultation

• Partner with PTAs, direct care staff, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to monitor progress and adjust treatment plans.

• Provide recommendations to support consumer independence and functional outcomes.

Team Participation

• Participate in team meetings, clinical reviews, quality improvement activities, discharge planning, and family education.

• Contribute to goal development and coordination of services.

Equipment Oversight

• Monitor and maintain therapy equipment.

• Ensure equipment is functioning properly and utilized effectively to support consumer goals.

Scheduling & Communication

• Schedule consumers according to prescribed treatment frequency.

• Communicate changes in status, progress, recommendations, and service needs to appropriate team members.

Work Schedule

• Temporary assignment anticipated to last approximately 16 weeks

• Flexible weekday schedule

• Monday–Friday operating hours (8:00 AM–5:00 PM)

• No weekends or holidays

• Hours may vary based on consumer needs and census levels

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program

• Current Michigan Physical Therapist license

• Membership in the American Physical Therapy Association preferred

• Experience working with adults with neurological disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, or related populations preferred

Why Join Hope Network?

• Competitive Pay: $50/hour

• Mileage Reimbursement

• Flexible Schedule

• Collaborative and Supportive Clinical Team

• Opportunity to Make a Meaningful Impact

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our diversity is our strength. It allows us to meet the unique needs of the 34,000+ individuals we serve each year. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, celebrating the perspectives and contributions each team member brings to our mission.

This version reads more like a short-term contract/temporary coverage role rather than an ongoing on-call position while keeping the flexibility and key responsibilities intact.