Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist (on-site)

Our client is a healthcare provider dedicated to delivering exceptional care to a rural community in Upper Peninsula of MI. While situated in a smaller city, the team offers a close-knit and supportive environment with access to post-acute home health and hospital-based services. As a Physical Therapist, you will provide personalized, high-quality care in both outpatient and home health settings, impacting the lives of a diverse range of patients.

Location: Rural healthcare setting with proximity to larger cities in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

Schedule: Day shifts, full-time 40 hours per week, with a weekend rotation call among other therapists for only 1-3 hours.

This Role Offers:

• Competitive starting pay with a unique emphasis on quality of life and community-focused care
• Opportunity for sign on bonus and relocation assistance.
• An opportunity to work in both a hospital outpatient setting (6-10 patients daily) and post-acute home health (3-4 patients daily), ensuring variety and patient-focused care.
• A strong mentorship and learning environment ideal for new graduates with full support to become licensed in Michigan.
• Minimal weekend work (1 in 4) and daytime hours to support work-life balance.
• Reimbursement for travel in the home health setting, covering mileage and time on the road.

Focus:

• Provide physical therapy treatments to patients in both the hospital outpatient setting and post-acute home health.
• Develop personalized therapy plans to optimize patient recovery, mobility, and quality of life.
• Educate patients and caregivers on continued care and safe physical practices.
• Collaborate with a healthcare team dedicated to providing compassionate, effective treatment in a rural setting.
• Maintain thorough documentation of patient progress, adhering to regulatory standards for both hospital and home health environments.

Skill Set:

• Active Physical Therapist licensure in Michigan or the ability to obtain a license before the start date.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree or equivalent from an accredited program.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with patients and families in diverse clinical settings.
• Efficient time-management and adaptability to care for varying caseloads in both the hospital and home health.
• Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational skills for documentation and treatment planning.

About Blue Signal:

Blue Signal is a leading executive search firm specializing in healthcare recruiting. Our healthcare recruiters have expertise in placing high-performing talent in healthcare IT, medical devices, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, etc. Learn more at bit.ly/3G5DbWr