Travel Outpatient Physical Therapist - $3,027 per week
About the role
Travel Outpatient Physical Therapist position in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan. Specialty: Physical Therapist. Discipline: Therapy. Start date: 11/09/2026. Duration: 10 weeks. Employment type: Travel. This outpatient physical therapist position involves delegating responsibilities to Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides while focusing on patient-centered care. The role includes assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in accordance with established physical therapy standards, physician orders, and governing policies and procedures. Job ID #38552591.
Responsibilities
- Evaluation: Assess patients' functions by conducting formal and informal testing measures to determine skeletal, neurological, respiratory, and cardiovascular status.
- Treatment Development: Create a goal-specific treatment regimen based on assessment data and the patient's ability to adhere to the prescribed plan.
- Documentation: Prepare a written treatment plan to be included as part of the plan of care, authorized and coordinated with the physician. Update plans as needed to reflect changes in patient status.
- Scheduling: Develop a treatment schedule that details frequencies and durations, and discuss this with patients, families, or caregivers, while coordinating with clinical support staff.
- Patient Education: Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the patient's condition, treatment alternatives, prognosis, and rationale for treatment through various interventions including rest, exercise, and modalities.
Qualifications
- Experience as a Physical Therapist in an outpatient setting is required.
- Must hold an active Michigan Physical Therapist License.
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
- Skills checklist relevant to Physical Therapy updated within the last year.
- Two supervisory reference forms completed within the past two years.
Pay
Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
Schedule
40 hours per week. Shift: 8 hours, days.
About the Company
Wellspring One (formerly Wellspring Nurse Source) is a nurse-owned and operated healthcare staffing company built around one simple belief: clinicians deserve exceptional support. Their team is honored to represent what they believe is the greatest workforce on earth, and they work every day to support clinicians with the same level of excellence they bring to their patients. Wellspring One was named one of SIA's Best Staffing Firms to Work For in 2026, a recognition that reflects their commitment to building a culture where clinicians feel supported, valued, and set up for success. From onboarding and compliance to payroll, career guidance, and on-assignment support, their dedicated Clinician Success Team is with you every step of your travel journey. They're not focused on becoming the biggest staffing company — their goal is to be the best partner you'll ever work with.