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Physical Therapist (PT) – Home Health Travel Contract | Battle Creek, MI

Explore a home health Physical Therapist travel contract in Battle Creek, Michigan, with competitive weekly pay and no required call. Join a community-focused rehabilitation team serving patients throughout Southwest Michigan. In this role, you will evaluate functional abilities, develop individualized treatment plans, and help patients of all ages improve mobility, strength, independence, and quality of life in their home environments. This travel physical therapy assignment is based in Battle Creek, a welcoming Michigan community known for its parks, riverfront recreation, local attractions, and convenient access to regional amenities.

Location & Schedule

• Location: Battle Creek, Michigan, with home health coverage across Van Buren, Calhoun, and Kalamazoo counties
• Schedule: Day shifts, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Hours: 40 hours per week; five 8-hour shifts
• Weekend Coverage: Weekend rotation approximately every 4–6 weeks
• Call: Not required

Physical Therapist Travel Job Details

• Assignment Type: Travel contract
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Initial Duration: 13 weeks, with the opportunity to request an assignment of up to 26 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,260–$2,430
• Patient Visits: Approximately 6 visits per day
• Patient Population: Infants, children, adolescents, adults, and older adults
• Work Environment: Home health and community-based physical therapy care

Physical Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of professional Physical Therapist experience; home health physical therapy experience is required
• Current, active Michigan Physical Therapist license in good standing
• Current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association
• Current driver's license in good standing and dependable transportation for daily community-based patient visits
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned Southwest Michigan coverage area
• Flu vaccination required; medical exemptions may be considered
• Ability to provide supervisor-level professional references
• Strong communication, clinical documentation, organization, and independent clinical decision-making skills

Home Health Physical Therapist Responsibilities

• Review referrals and complete comprehensive physical therapy evaluations in patients' homes
• Assess range of motion, strength, coordination, mobility, functional limitations, and safety needs
• Establish functional baselines, patient-centered goals, expected treatment duration, and individualized plans of care
• Provide direct physical therapy treatments designed to improve function, increase strength, relieve pain, and support independence
• Teach patients and families therapeutic exercises, mobility strategies, fall-prevention techniques, and skills needed for successful participation in daily activities
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members and participate in clinical discussions as appropriate
• Modify treatment plans based on patient progress and communicate changes in condition or barriers to care
• Document evaluations, treatments, progress, goals, and plan-of-care updates accurately and within required timelines in the electronic health record
• Contribute to quality improvement, program development, staff education, and rehabilitation service initiatives
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely records for every patient served

Apply now for this Physical Therapist travel contract and join a home health rehabilitation team serving patients across Battle Creek and 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.