Travel Physical Therapist Job
Tawas City, MI
Contracted
MyMichigan - St. Joseph's Hospital Tawas
Mid Level
Step into a dynamic travel opportunity as a Physical Therapist dedicated to restoring mobility, independence, and quality of life for patients across diverse settings. This specialized role places you at the heart of rehabilitative care, enabling you to apply evidence-based techniques, tailor interventions to individual goals, and make a lasting impact on patients and their families. As you embark on this journey, imagine the satisfaction of guiding recovery, celebrating milestones, and seeing the tangible difference your expertise makes every day. While you pursue excellence in Michigan’s welcoming communities, you’ll also have the chance to extend your reach to various locations across the United States, broadening your professional horizons and enriching your clinical perspective.
Location benefits and appeal: Based in Michigan, with the opportunity to work in other locations nationwide, this assignment blends the charm of the Great Lakes region with the adventure of travel healthcare. Tawas City and its surrounding communities offer a friendly, small-town atmosphere with access to beautiful natural areas, tranquil beaches, and opportunities for outdoor recreation. In this part of the state you’ll savor scenic drives along pristine coastlines, explore state parks dotted with forests and rivers, and enjoy local dining and cultural events that celebrate Michigan’s maritime heritage. The broader U.S. locations open doors to varied hospital and clinic settings—from coastal towns to urban centers—allowing you to diversify your clinical experiences, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and adapt to different patient populations. This mix creates a unique professional journey that expands your skill set while enriching your personal growth and cross-cultural awareness.
Role specifics and benefits: As a Physical Therapist in this travel assignment, you’ll evaluate patients, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, and adjust interventions to promote maximum functional gains. You’ll guide therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, gait training, neuro-rehabilitation, and equipment recommendations, all while documenting progress in compliance with facility policies and best practices. Your responsibilities include collaborating with physicians, nurses, therapists, and case managers to align goals, ensuring seamless transitions of care, and contributing to discharge planning that accelerates safe, independent outcomes. The role offers a pathway for ongoing professional growth within orthopedics, neurology, pediatrics, or geriatrics as you gain exposure to varied clinical environments and patient demographics. Expect opportunities to advance clinically through specialty courses, mentorship, and potential leadership tracks as you demonstrate clinical excellence and reliability.
Compensation and standout benefits: This position provides a competitive weekly pay range of $2,319 to $2,483, reflecting your expertise and dedication. In addition, you’ll have access to a bonus structure designed to recognize performance and commitment, along with housing assistance to ease relocation or temporary housing needs during your assignment. Optional extension opportunities allow you to lengthen your engagement based on mutual satisfaction and department needs, helping you maintain continuity of care for your patients while growing your professional portfolio. Comprehensive support is a hallmark of our program, including 24/7 assistance for traveling clinicians, ensuring you have reliable access to administrative help, clinical guidance, and logistical support whenever you need it. It’s a partner-driven model: you focus on patient care while the program handles the rest, from credentialing and orientation to timekeeping and secure communications.
Program structure and expectations: Start date is 12/22/2025, with assignment lengths expressed in weeks to align with facility needs and your personal planning. While guaranteed hours are not specified, you’ll work with a structured schedule that prioritizes patient needs, professional ethics, and clinical safety. You’ll receive ongoing feedback, access to continuing education resources, and opportunities to expand your scope within the specialty as you demonstrate adaptability, evidence-based practice, and compassionate care. The environment is designed to support you—whether you’re refining manual techniques, implementing outcome measures, or teaching families how to reinforce exercises at home.
Company values and support: Our organization is driven by a commitment to empower staff, enable career advancement, and foster a supportive, collaborative workplace culture. We believe in recognizing your expertise, investing in your professional development, and building teams that value communication, respect, and excellence in patient care. You’ll work with a network of experienced clinicians and coordinators who are dedicated to your success, providing resources, guidance, and encouragement as you navigate new clinical settings and communities. This is more than a job; it’s a pathway to refining your clinical identity while contributing to patient-centered outcomes.
Call to action: If you’re a dedicated Physical Therapist ready to elevate your practice, expand your professional footprint, and experience the beauty and variety of Michigan and beyond, apply now. Embrace a role that values your skills, supports your growth, and partners with you to deliver exceptional care. Join us to shape the future of rehabilitation, support patients on their recovery journeys, and thrive in a flexible, rewarding travel therapy environment. Your next chapter starts here—seize the opportunity to learn, lead, and make a meaningful difference for countless individuals along the way.
Location benefits and appeal: Based in Michigan, with the opportunity to work in other locations nationwide, this assignment blends the charm of the Great Lakes region with the adventure of travel healthcare. Tawas City and its surrounding communities offer a friendly, small-town atmosphere with access to beautiful natural areas, tranquil beaches, and opportunities for outdoor recreation. In this part of the state you’ll savor scenic drives along pristine coastlines, explore state parks dotted with forests and rivers, and enjoy local dining and cultural events that celebrate Michigan’s maritime heritage. The broader U.S. locations open doors to varied hospital and clinic settings—from coastal towns to urban centers—allowing you to diversify your clinical experiences, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and adapt to different patient populations. This mix creates a unique professional journey that expands your skill set while enriching your personal growth and cross-cultural awareness.
Role specifics and benefits: As a Physical Therapist in this travel assignment, you’ll evaluate patients, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, and adjust interventions to promote maximum functional gains. You’ll guide therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, gait training, neuro-rehabilitation, and equipment recommendations, all while documenting progress in compliance with facility policies and best practices. Your responsibilities include collaborating with physicians, nurses, therapists, and case managers to align goals, ensuring seamless transitions of care, and contributing to discharge planning that accelerates safe, independent outcomes. The role offers a pathway for ongoing professional growth within orthopedics, neurology, pediatrics, or geriatrics as you gain exposure to varied clinical environments and patient demographics. Expect opportunities to advance clinically through specialty courses, mentorship, and potential leadership tracks as you demonstrate clinical excellence and reliability.
Compensation and standout benefits: This position provides a competitive weekly pay range of $2,319 to $2,483, reflecting your expertise and dedication. In addition, you’ll have access to a bonus structure designed to recognize performance and commitment, along with housing assistance to ease relocation or temporary housing needs during your assignment. Optional extension opportunities allow you to lengthen your engagement based on mutual satisfaction and department needs, helping you maintain continuity of care for your patients while growing your professional portfolio. Comprehensive support is a hallmark of our program, including 24/7 assistance for traveling clinicians, ensuring you have reliable access to administrative help, clinical guidance, and logistical support whenever you need it. It’s a partner-driven model: you focus on patient care while the program handles the rest, from credentialing and orientation to timekeeping and secure communications.
Program structure and expectations: Start date is 12/22/2025, with assignment lengths expressed in weeks to align with facility needs and your personal planning. While guaranteed hours are not specified, you’ll work with a structured schedule that prioritizes patient needs, professional ethics, and clinical safety. You’ll receive ongoing feedback, access to continuing education resources, and opportunities to expand your scope within the specialty as you demonstrate adaptability, evidence-based practice, and compassionate care. The environment is designed to support you—whether you’re refining manual techniques, implementing outcome measures, or teaching families how to reinforce exercises at home.
Company values and support: Our organization is driven by a commitment to empower staff, enable career advancement, and foster a supportive, collaborative workplace culture. We believe in recognizing your expertise, investing in your professional development, and building teams that value communication, respect, and excellence in patient care. You’ll work with a network of experienced clinicians and coordinators who are dedicated to your success, providing resources, guidance, and encouragement as you navigate new clinical settings and communities. This is more than a job; it’s a pathway to refining your clinical identity while contributing to patient-centered outcomes.
Call to action: If you’re a dedicated Physical Therapist ready to elevate your practice, expand your professional footprint, and experience the beauty and variety of Michigan and beyond, apply now. Embrace a role that values your skills, supports your growth, and partners with you to deliver exceptional care. Join us to shape the future of rehabilitation, support patients on their recovery journeys, and thrive in a flexible, rewarding travel therapy environment. Your next chapter starts here—seize the opportunity to learn, lead, and make a meaningful difference for countless individuals along the way.
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TLC Nursing is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.
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Why Travelers Choose TLC
- Competitive weekly pay
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- Nationwide assignments
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Earn up to $1,000 per referral — no employment required.
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