Healthcare, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation

Tawas City, United States | Posted on 07/18/2026

• Position Name: Physical Therapist I
• Location: Tawas City, Michigan
• Specialty: Physical Therapy (Outpatient & Acute Care)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Pay Rate:
  Starting at $37.00/hour (Based on experience)
• Sign-On Bonus: $20,000 (2-year commitment required)
• Primary Practice Area: Outpatient with some Acute Care coverage
• Shift: Days (Based on department needs)

• New graduates are welcome to apply
• Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and rehabilitation skills
• Ability to independently manage patient care plans and treatment programs
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs), aides, and students
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy –
  Required
• Active Physical Therapist (PT) License –
  Required
• BLS Certification –
  Highly Preferred (within one month of hire)
• Completion of required orientation and competency programs

• Evaluate patients through formal and informal assessments to determine functional abilities, including skeletal, neurological, respiratory, cardiovascular, and mobility status.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings, physician orders, and patient goals.
• Provide physical therapy interventions to restore, improve, and maintain optimal functional abilities.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, home exercise programs, safety strategies, and rehabilitation goals.
• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants, Physical Therapy Aides, Home Health Aides, and students according to professional and regulatory standards.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and assist patients with obtaining appropriate supportive devices.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation required for patient care, billing, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans based on changes in patient condition.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate effective patient care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and program development.
• Serve as a case manager for assigned patients when required.
• Promote physical therapy services through patient education and community outreach.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and follow all safety, infection control, and compliance standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Competitive Compensation Package
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Professional Development Support