Therapy Physical Therapist (PT)

Physical Therapist

Battle Creek, MI | Home Health

Contract | Full-Time | Days | 58 Hours (8:00 AM 5:00 PM) | Every 4th Weekend Required | No Call Requirement

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient functional abilities and disabilities including range of motion, strength, and coordination through standardized assessment and testing to establish functional baselines and guide treatment progress
• Interpret and implement referrals; develop and execute individualized education and treatment plans aligned with patient care goals and estimated length of treatment
• Deliver direct patient care, including individual and/or group physical therapy activities, and instruct patients in skills necessary to support successful participation
• Document evaluations, treatment plans, treatments performed, and patient progress accurately and completely in the electronic health record per compliance timelines
• Participate in interdisciplinary team discussions, rounds, and clinics; serve as a resource and provide in-services in areas of expertise
• May design and fabricate splints and other assistive devices; may cross-train and provide coverage across other departments within Rehabilitation Services as needed

Required Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Physical Therapist license required
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required
• Minimum of 1 year of physical therapy experience required
• Home health experience required
• Valid Michigan driver's license, daily access to a personal vehicle for business use, and proof of auto insurance required
• Locals are welcome; no radius restrictions apply

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience serving patients across Van Buren, Calhoun, and/or Kalamazoo County service areas
• Familiarity with electronic health record documentation and compliance timelines
• Experience with splint fabrication and assistive device design

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work across a multi-county home health coverage area, providing meaningful, community-based patient care
• Expected 40 hours per week with a consistent day shift schedule in a well-established rehabilitation services system