Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in Petoskey, MI at a skilled nursing facility where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. Apply now and we’ll connect you with a recruiter who‘ll reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor‘s, Master‘s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active Michigan Physical Therapy license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience working in skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute settings preferred.
• Ability to manage caseloads typical of skilled nursing facilities, including documentation and care planning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior travel therapy experience preferred.
• Experience with restorative nursing programs and mobility/transfer training preferred.

Assignment Details

• Shift Hours: 08:30 - 16:30.
• Work schedule: 5x8.
• Guaranteed weekly hours: 35.

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

Benefits

We provide benefits designed for traveling clinicians starting on day one. Benefit offerings include medical coverage options, 401(k) matching, license and travel reimbursement, paid housing availability, weekly pay, and access to a dedicated recruiter 24/7.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide rehabilitative care in a skilled nursing environment. Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to restore function, reduce hospital readmissions, and support safe transitions of care. Deliver individualized treatment plans, perform thorough documentation, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Location Highlights

Petoskey offers access to both waterfront recreation and inland natural areas. The city sits on Little Traverse Bay of Lake Michigan and is within driving distance of Petoskey State Park and the nearby Harbor Springs community. Downtown Petoskey features historic Gaslight District shops and dining within a short commute, and the region provides year-round outdoor options including boating, fishing, and access to cross-country skiing trails.

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.