SAGE GROUP·Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
Evaluate patients' functional abilities and develop individualized treatment plans to restore and improve physical function. Provide therapeutic interventions and educate patients and caregivers while supervising support staff and documenting progress.
Sage Group HealthCare Staffing is seeking Physical Therapist for a permanent placement position. Accepting local and relocation candidates.
Evaluate patients’ functional abilities through formal and informal assessments of skeletal, neurological, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems.
Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient assessments, goals, and tolerance levels.
Create and update treatment plans in coordination with physicians and healthcare team members.
Provide therapeutic interventions to restore, maintain, and improve patient functional abilities.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding conditions, treatment plans, home exercise programs, and recovery expectations.
Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants, Physical Therapy Aides, Home Health Aides, and students according to regulatory standards.
Recommend adaptive equipment and assist patients with obtaining necessary supportive devices.
Document patient progress, treatment responses, and changes in condition according to compliance standards.
Complete required documentation for billing and regulatory requirements.
Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, team conferences, and quality improvement initiatives.
Promote physical therapy services through education and community outreach activities.
Manage assigned cases and coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members.
Maintain patient confidentiality and follow all organizational policies and procedures.
Demonstrate commitment to providing high-quality patient care through teamwork, professionalism, and service excellence. Additional Responsibilities:
Provide coverage in outpatient settings with occasional acute care responsibilities.
Maintain competency with required technology systems and electronic documentation platforms.
Follow workplace safety standards and use appropriate personal protective equipment when required.
Maintain regular attendance and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, kneel, and perform physical therapy activities for extended periods.
Ability to occasionally lift or carry 21–50 lbs.
Ability to frequently perform activities requiring up to 20 lbs. of force.
Ability to constantly handle equipment and perform patient care-related movements.
Must be able to perform essential job functions with reasonable accommodation. Benefits Offered:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Insurance
Retirement Plan
Tuition Assistance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Employee Wellness Programs
Growth and Development Opportunities
Relocation Assistance Available (if applicable)
Requires a Bachelor's degree and a valid Physical Therapist license. BLS certification is highly preferred, and while experience is preferred, new graduates may be considered.
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.