McLaren Health Care·Cheboygan, Michigan
The Physical Therapist is responsible for assessing patients, diagnosing movement deficits, and developing individualized treatment plans to restore function and reduce pain. They also manage discharge planning and supervise ancillary staff and students.
The physical therapist will accurately assess, differentially diagnosis, and identify deficits in a patient’s ability to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. They develop an individualized treatment plan with patient-centered goals to reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability and work with the individual to prevent the loss of mobility. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 1. Performs patient evaluations through the process of obtaining history, performing relevant systems review, and selecting and administering specific tests and measures to obtain data. 2. Establishes an individualized plan of care and selects treatment techniques that addresses the specific impairments identified in the evaluation and in accordance with physician orders. 3. Conducts ongoing reassessment of the patient and their response to treatment. 4. Initiates and manages the discharge plan beginning at the first visit and continuing throughout treatment. 5. Supervises and delegates to ancillary staff and students consistent with state laws and department policy. 6. Completes legible, accurate and clear documentation within the established timeframe identified in the department policy and procedure and in accordance with accreditation requirements and insurance regulations.
Graduate of an accredited program of physical therapy.
Current state Board of Physical Therapy licensure.
BLS certification.
• One year of physical therapist experience.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited physical therapy program with a current state Board of Physical Therapy license and BLS certification. A valid driver's license and auto insurance are required, while one year of experience is preferred.
Market context
Michigan PRN physical therapist openings often draw interest from candidates seeking flexible scheduling in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and home health settings. These roles are competitive because employers usually want an accredited PT degree, a current Michigan license, BLS certification, and reliable transportation, with experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, and confirm your license, BLS, driver’s license, and auto insurance before applying.
