SAGE GROUP·Alpena, Michigan
The Physical Therapist is responsible for assessing, planning, and evaluating patient function to develop goal-specific treatment regimes. They educate patients and caregivers on conditions and interventions while coordinating care with physicians and support staff.
Position Name: Travel Physical Therapist - Outpatient Location: Alpena, Michigan Specialty: PT Start Date: ASAP Employment Type: Full-time, Travel, Contract, Temporary Contract Length: 13 weeks Pay Rate: $2680 weekly Gross Pay based on a 40-hour work week (Includes Non-taxable travel/housing and M&I stipend available for qualified/eligible travelers)
OT, Outpatient Shifts available: Days Shift timings: 8 Hours; Days, 8.00 am to 5.30 pm or 10 hours; Days 7.30 am to 6.00 pm
This position delegates responsibility to the Physical Therapist Assistant and Aides.
Activities of this position are patient focused and utilize assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in accordance with physical therapy standards, physician orders, and governing policies and procedures.
Evaluates the patient’s function by performing formal/informal testing measures to determine the skeletal, neurological, respiratory, and cardiovascular status.
Develops a goal specific treatment regime based on assessment data and the patient’s tolerance to carry-out the treatment plan as prescribed.
Submits a written treatment regime to be included as part of the plan of treatment authorized by and coordinated with the physician.
Updates plan of care as needed to reflect changes in patient status.
Co-signs verbal orders received by physical therapist assistant as necessary.
Devises a schedule of treatment, which is frequency and duration specific to be discussed with patient/family/caregiver and coordinated with clinical support staff.
Educates patient, family, and/or caregiver regarding pathology or condition, patient alternatives, prognosis, and rationale for treatment through forms of rest, exercise, modalities, and other indicated interventions.
Requires a valid Michigan PT license, BLS certification from AHA, and at least one year of experience. Acute care and pediatrics experience are preferred, along with previous travel contract experience.
Market context
Michigan allied-health employers often seek physical therapists for outpatient, inpatient, and rehab settings, with demand shaped by patient volume, aging populations, and care access needs. These roles are competitive because employers look for accredited PT graduates, current or pending Michigan licensure, and a clear commitment to quality outcomes. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure status and tailor your application to patient-care results.
