Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in Mason, MI where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. This outpatient opportunity requires clinical autonomy in evaluation, treatment planning, documentation, and patient education. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, supervise discipline-specific therapy services, and support student learning as assigned. Maintain professional licensure and adhere to state practice acts and facility policies while promoting patient and employee safety.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor‘s, Master‘s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active Michigan physical therapy license required to start the assignment.
• Minimum 1 year of outpatient physical therapy experience.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Proven ability to complete comprehensive evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and document care in compliance with state, federal, and payer requirements.
• Ability to participate in student supervision and to engage in continuous professional development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with outpatient documentation systems, goal writing, letters of medical necessity, and charge entry.
• Previous experience in student mentorship or academic affiliation settings.

Assignment Details

• Schedule: 5 days per week (5x8).

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

Benefits

We offer a benefits package designed for traveling clinicians beginning on day one.

• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide high-quality outpatient physical therapy focused on functional return to community activities. Utilize clinical reasoning to progress patients toward discharge within an established length of stay. Adhere to organizational safety priorities, including safe patient handling, infectious disease protocols, and workplace safety initiatives. Participate in performance improvement and follow organizational policies regarding professionalism, confidentiality, and compliance.

Location Highlights

Mason, MI offers access to outdoor recreation and cultural attractions within short drives. Lansing is approximately 15 minutes away and provides the Michigan State Capitol and the Potter Park Zoo. Lake Lansing and Hawk Island Park are within a 20-minute drive and provide boating, trails, and seasonal events. The area supports an active suburban lifestyle with nearby state parks, local farmers markets, and regional restaurants, all reachable within a short commute.

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.