Temporary - Physical Therapist

We’re all human. Let’s make a difference together. At Hope Network, over 2,800 dedicated professionals across 280+ locations statewide help individuals achieve life-changing comebacks. Every role—whether hands-on with patients or behind the scenes—matters. Together, we transform lives.

About This Opportunity

Hope Network is seeking a Temporary Physical Therapist to provide coverage for an anticipated 16-week assignment. This position offers a flexible weekday schedule and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact supporting individuals with neurological disabilities and traumatic brain injuries.

Responsibilities

• Evaluations & Assessments
  • Conduct comprehensive evaluations as requested by prescribing physicians.
  • Assess strength, balance, endurance, coordination, joint range of motion, muscle flexibility, gait, and movement patterns.
  • Establish treatment goals and recommend appropriate interventions.
• Treatment & Intervention
  • Deliver individualized physical therapy services.
  • Design, instruct, and monitor home exercise programs for consumers and direct care staff.
  • Develop treatment plans, maintain clinical documentation, and coordinate supportive devices or mobility equipment as needed.
• Staff Training & Education
  • Train direct care staff on safe transfers, gait activities, positioning, and implementation of therapy recommendations.
  • Assist with orientation and ongoing education of staff, interns, and volunteers.
• Collaboration & Consultation
  • Partner with PTAs, direct care staff, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to monitor progress and adjust treatment plans.
  • Provide recommendations to support consumer independence and functional outcomes.
• Team Participation
  • Participate in team meetings, clinical reviews, quality improvement activities, discharge planning, and family education.
  • Contribute to goal development and coordination of services.
• Equipment Oversight
  • Monitor and maintain therapy equipment.
  • Ensure equipment is functioning properly and utilized effectively to support consumer goals.
• Scheduling & Communication
  • Schedule consumers according to prescribed treatment frequency.
  • Communicate changes in status, progress, recommendations, and service needs to appropriate team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
• Current Michigan Physical Therapist license
• Membership in the American Physical Therapy Association preferred
• Experience working with adults with neurological disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, or related populations preferred

Schedule

• Temporary assignment anticipated to last approximately 16 weeks
• Flexible weekday schedule
• Monday–Friday operating hours (8:00 AM–5:00 PM)
• No weekends or holidays
• Hours may vary based on consumer needs and census levels

Pay

$50/hour

Mileage Reimbursement

Benefits

• Flexible Schedule
• Collaborative and Supportive Clinical Team
• Opportunity to Make a Meaningful Impact

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