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Travel Physical Therapist (PT) – Home Health Contract in Battle Creek, Michigan

Join a dedicated rehabilitation team as a Home Health Physical Therapist providing patient-centered care throughout Battle Creek and Southwest Michigan. In this 13-week travel therapy contract, help patients improve mobility, regain independence, and achieve meaningful functional goals across Van Buren, Calhoun, and Kalamazoo Counties. Battle Creek is a welcoming Michigan community with convenient access to outdoor recreation, local attractions, and major regional destinations.

Travel Physical Therapist Job Details

• Location: Battle Creek, Michigan
• Healthcare Setting: Home health physical therapy
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,260–$2,430
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week, 40 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 8-hour day shifts, approximately 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Every fourth weekend
• Call Requirement: None
• Coverage Area: Van Buren, Calhoun, and Kalamazoo Counties
• Typical Caseload: Approximately 6 home visits per day
• Patient Population: Infants, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients

Physical Therapist Job Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of physical therapy experience required
• Previous home health physical therapy experience required
• Current Michigan Physical Therapist license required
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required
• Current Michigan driver’s license
• Reliable vehicle available for daily business use and proof of automobile insurance
• Ability to provide supervisor-level professional references
• Current flu vaccination required; medical exemption requests must be submitted promptly
• Strong patient assessment, clinical documentation, communication, and independent decision-making skills

Home Health Physical Therapist Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ functional abilities and limitations, including range of motion, strength, coordination, mobility, and safety
• Interpret referrals and establish functional baselines, treatment goals, and anticipated length of care
• Develop and implement individualized home health physical therapy treatment plans
• Provide direct patient care and teach patients the skills needed to participate successfully in daily activities
• Educate patients, families, and community caregivers regarding treatment plans, home exercise programs, safety, and functional progress
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members and participate in clinical discussions as needed
• Document evaluations, treatment plans, interventions, patient response, and progress accurately in the electronic health record
• Modify treatment plans when clinically indicated to support optimal recovery and independence
• Contribute to department process improvement, program development, and professional education
• Maintain complete, timely, and compliant clinical records for every patient served

Apply now for this home health travel Physical Therapist opportunity in Battle Creek, Michigan, and join a rehabilitation team making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.

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.