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Physical Therapist (PT) – Home Health | Battle Creek, Michigan

Join a home health Physical Therapist team in Battle Creek, Michigan, and help patients improve mobility, strength, comfort, and independence at home. Make a meaningful difference by providing individualized physical therapy throughout the Battle Creek area and surrounding Southwest Michigan communities. You will help patients of all ages achieve their functional goals in the comfort of their homes. Battle Creek offers a welcoming community with convenient access to outdoor recreation, local amenities, and nearby destinations across Southwest Michigan.

Home Health Physical Therapist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,260–$2,430
• Location: Battle Creek, Michigan, with coverage across Van Buren, Calhoun, and Kalamazoo counties
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Contract Length: 13-week initial contract, with the opportunity to request an extension of up to 26 weeks
• Schedule: Five 8-hour day shifts per week
• Hours: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; 40 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Weekend rotation approximately every 4–6 weeks
• Call Requirement: None
• Patient Visits: Approximately six home health visits per day
• Patient Population: Infants, children, adolescents, adults, and older adults

Physical Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of Physical Therapy experience; home health physical therapy experience is required
• Current, active Physical Therapist license in the state of Michigan
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Current, active driver’s license in good standing
• Reliable vehicle available for daily business use and proof of required vehicle coverage
• Strong patient assessment, clinical reasoning, communication, and clinical documentation skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Flu vaccination is required; medical exemptions may be considered according to applicable requirements
• Supervisor-level professional references may be requested

Home Health Physical Therapy Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ functional abilities, including range of motion, strength, coordination, mobility, and overall physical performance
• Interpret referrals and establish functional baselines to measure progress throughout physical therapy treatment
• Develop individualized treatment plans, establish patient-centered goals, and estimate treatment duration
• Provide direct home health physical therapy interventions designed to improve function, increase strength, relieve pain, and promote independence
• Teach patients and families the skills, exercises, and strategies needed to participate successfully in their care plans
• Coordinate care and participate in interdisciplinary discussions with healthcare professionals and community support services
• Document evaluations, treatment plans, interventions, patient responses, progress, and plan-of-care updates accurately in the electronic health record
• Maintain complete and timely clinical records and communicate documentation barriers to leadership
• Use clinical expertise to support program development, quality improvement, staff education, and in-service training
• Provide recommendations for splints, assistive devices, or other supportive equipment when appropriate
• Cross-train and provide coverage within Rehabilitation Services as needed

Apply now for this Physical Therapist home health opportunity in Battle Creek, Michigan, and join a team supporting patients throughout Southwest Michigan.

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.