Travel Physical Therapist - $1,986 per week

Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Home Health Physical Therapist for a travel job in Farmington Hills, Michigan.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 06/04/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

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Join a home health team in Farmington Hills, MI as a traveling Physical Therapist. Provide skilled, patient-centered rehabilitation in patients' homes, focusing on evaluation, plan of care development, therapeutic interventions, caregiver education, and home safety recommendations. Manage caseloads across a broad geographic territory while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support patient functional goals and safe community discharge. Candidates should be prepared to travel within the agency coverage area and manage schedules independently.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited program.
• Active Michigan Physical Therapy license required prior to start.
• 1-2 years of home health physical therapy experience preferred and/or required by client.
• Experience with HCHB electronic medical record system.
• Proficiency with OASIS and home health documentation and regulatory requirements.
• BLS certification required.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in the field and manage time, territory, and productivity expectations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills in home health populations.
• Experience coordinating care with physicians, nursing, OT, ST, aides, and case managers.
• Experience recommending assistive devices and home modifications to improve safety and independence.
• Effective communication skills for patient, family, and interdisciplinary interactions.

Assignment Details

• Shift Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.
• Weekly guarantee: 32 hours.
• Primary coverage areas include Wayne and Oakland counties, with patients also located across Macomb, Washtenaw, and Livingston counties. Clinicians are expected to travel where patient needs require.
• Mileage reimbursement between visits at $0.49 per mile.
• Travel from home to home for visits and manage geographic territories and visit cadence.

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package beginning on day one.
• Medical benefits and 401(k) matching options.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Referral bonus opportunities.
• Housing assistance options available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide thorough evaluations of strength, mobility, balance, pain, and safety risks. Develop individualized plans of care with measurable functional goals and implement skilled interventions including therapeutic exercise, gait and transfer training, fall prevention, and pain management. Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs and safe mobility techniques. Monitor progress, perform reassessments, and document clinical necessity and outcomes in compliance with Medicare and regulatory standards. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate services and support transitions of care.

Location Highlights

Farmington Hills is a suburban community with accessible recreation and cultural options within short drives. The city is approximately 20 miles northwest of downtown Detroit and 10 miles from the Detroit Metro Airport, providing regional transit access and commuting options. Nearby attractions include the scenic Hines Park with multi-use trails and the historic downtown Farmington district featuring shops and restaurants within a 10–15 minute drive. Outdoor options include Kensington Metropark and Proud Lake State Recreation Area, each within a 30–40 minute drive for boating, trails, and picnicking, supporting an active, suburban lifestyle.

EEO Statement

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. Diversity and inclusion contribute to quality care and workplace excellence.

Jackson Therapy Partners Job ID #445419. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Jackson Therapy Partners

Delivering a lifetime of opportunities in both contract and permanent positions, Jackson Therapy Partners™ connects highly skilled therapy and education professionals with rewarding careers at more than 1,300 rehab facilities, schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities every year. Our award-winning team is 100% committed to you and to the development and success of your healthcare career. We take pride in being a value-driven company with a social conscious, and we're invested in your future. With Jackson, you'll get the jobs you want most from a company that values patient care as much as you do. Jackson Therapy Partners is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.