Quick hire - Physical Therapist - Outpatient in Alpena, MI with $2680 Weekly Gross

Sage Group HealthCare Staffing is seeking Travel PT for a travel contract position in Alpena, MI. 

Traveler Eligibility Requirements: To promote a diverse applicant pool, we seek travel nurses who reside **beyond a 50-mile radius** of the facility location. Qualified individuals who meet this criterion are encouraged to submit their applications.

Position Details:

Position Name: Travel Physical Therapist - Outpatient 

Location: Alpena, Michigan

Specialty: OT

Start Date: ASAP

Employment Type: Full-time, Travel, Contract, Temporary

Contract Length: 13 weeks 

Pay Rate: $2680 weekly Gross Pay based on a 40-hour work week (Includes Non-taxable travel/housing and M&I stipend available for qualified/eligible travelers)

Unit: OT, Outpatient 

Shifts available: Days

Schedule: 40 hours/week guaranteed, 4 x 10-hr or 5 X 8-hr shifts per week, M-F, One weekend rotation per month

Position Requirements:

• Physical Therapist experience: 1+ years - Required
  
• Acute Care experience: Preferred 
  
• Pediatrics experience - Preferred (Will not schedule pediatric patients if not comfortable)
  
• Travel contracts experience – Highly preferred
  

Education, License and Certification Requirements:

• PT License for State of MI - Required
  
• BLS Certifications from AHA  - Required
  

Job Description:

• This position delegates responsibility to the Physical Therapist Assistant and Aides. Activities of this position are patient focused and utilize assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in accordance with physical therapy standards, physician orders, and governing policies and procedures.
  
• Evaluates the patient’s function by performing formal/informal testing measures to determine the skeletal, neurological, respiratory, and cardiovascular status. 
  
• Develops a goal specific treatment regime based on assessment data and the patient’s tolerance to carry-out the treatment plan as prescribed. 
  
• Submits a written treatment regime to be included as part of the plan of treatment authorized by and coordinated with the physician. Updates plan of care as needed to reflect changes in patient status. Co-signs verbal orders received by physical therapist assistant as necessary. 
  
• Devises a schedule of treatment, which is frequency and duration specific to be discussed with patient/family/caregiver and coordinated with clinical support staff. 
  
• Educates patient, family, and/or caregiver regarding pathology or condition, patient alternatives, prognosis, and rationale for treatment through forms of rest, exercise, modalities, and other indicated interventions.