SAGE GROUP·Tawas Township, Michigan
The Physical Therapist is responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing treatment regimes for patients in an outpatient setting. They must evaluate skeletal, neurological, respiratory, and cardiovascular status while educating patients and caregivers on pathology and prognosis.
Position Name: Travel Physical Therapist - Outpatient Location: Tawas City, Michigan Specialty: PT Start Date: ASAP Employment Type: Full-time, Travel, Contract, Temporary Contract Length: 13 weeks Pay Rate: $2640 weekly Gross Pay based on a 40-hour work week (Includes Non-taxable travel/housing and M&I stipend available for qualified/eligible travelers)
PT, Outpatient Shifts available: Days Shift timings: 9 Hours; Days, 8.00 am to 5.30 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 at least one year of Physical Therapist experience with a mandatory background in outpatient care and a valid Michigan state license. BLS certification from the AHA is required, and acute care or travel contract experience is highly preferred.
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.