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Travel Physical Therapist (PT) – Hospital & Outpatient Contract in Iron River, Michigan

Michigan-licensed Physical Therapists can join a collaborative hospital-based therapy team for a 13-week travel contract in Iron River. This travel physical therapy job offers a Monday-Friday daytime schedule, inpatient and outpatient care, and a diverse patient population from pediatrics through geriatrics. Treat orthopedic, neurologic, postoperative, and women's health conditions while enjoying Michigan's scenic Upper Peninsula, welcoming small-town communities, beautiful lakes, forests, and year-round outdoor recreation.

Travel Physical Therapist Job Details

• Location: Iron River, Michigan
• Healthcare Setting: Hospital-based physical therapy with floating to an outpatient clinic
• Contract: 13 weeks, from November 2, 2026 through January 30, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,380-$2,550
• Schedule: 8-hour day shifts, Monday-Friday
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Weekends: Generally not required
• Call Requirements: Occasional low-census on-call coverage may apply; callback minimum is 2 hours when activated
• Documentation: Epic EMR
• Dress Code: Casual professional attire

Physical Therapist Job Requirements

• Master's degree in Physical Therapy
• Current Physical Therapist license in the state of Michigan
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• New graduate Physical Therapists are welcome to apply; clinical experience is valued
• Ability to provide physical therapy care across the lifespan, from pediatric through geriatric populations
• Strong communication, adaptability, resilience, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in both inpatient and outpatient physical therapy environments

Travel Physical Therapist Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized physical therapy plans of care
• Provide evidence-based rehabilitation treatment in accordance with physical therapy standards of practice
• Treat a diverse mix of inpatient and outpatient patients across the lifespan
• Provide orthopedic rehabilitation for conditions and procedures including TKA, THA, and TSA recovery
• Deliver outpatient neurologic rehabilitation and support women's health and pelvic rehabilitation needs as appropriate
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans based on clinical response
• Document evaluations, treatment sessions, progress, and discharge planning in Epic EMR
• Ensure physical therapy documentation meets regulatory and reimbursement requirements
• Float between hospital and outpatient settings based on department needs
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote safe mobility, functional independence, and successful patient outcomes

Apply now for this Michigan travel physical therapy job and join a supportive healthcare team in Iron River.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.