Location: Petoskey, MI

Start Date: 01-12-2026

End Date: 04-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Flexible schedule (primarily day shifts); exact days and start/end times to be confirmed with the facility

Hours per Week: 35

Candidate Pay Rate: $55 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered evaluations and evidence-based physical therapy interventions for residents in a skilled nursing facility
• Develop individualized treatment plans and measurable short- and long-term goals
• Collaborate with nurses, OT, SLP and other team members to coordinate care and optimize outcomes
• Document assessments, progress notes and discharge planning in a timely, compliant manner
• Educate residents and families on safe mobility, fall prevention and home exercise programs
• Participate in care conferences and contribute to quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapist license in Michigan (or eligibility to obtain one prior to start)
• Experience in Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) settings preferred
• Current CPR/BLS certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong clinical reasoning with experience treating geriatric and medically complex patients
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work within an interdisciplinary team
• Reliable, professional, and flexible approach to scheduling and patient needs

Education

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred; Master’s or Bachelor’s in PT acceptable with relevant experience

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in evaluation and treatment of mobility, balance and gait disorders
• Knowledge of SNF regulations, documentation standards and care pathways
• Proficiency with therapeutic exercises, manual therapy and assistive device training
• Comfortable using electronic medical records and completing timely documentation
• Good time-management, prioritization and patient-education abilities

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your contract comfortable
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to ease onboarding
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and get rewarded
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement and support for credentialing paperwork
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your clinical voice
• Access to ongoing continuing education and professional development

Travel Perks: Explore Petoskey, MI

Petoskey sits on the shores of Little Traverse Bay and offers a charming downtown Gaslight District with boutiques, local restaurants and galleries. Enjoy waterfront parks and beaches, the Little Traverse Wheelway for biking, and nearby hiking trails. In winter you’re close to skiing at Boyne Mountain and Boyne Highlands; in summer, boating, fishing and farmers markets keep the area lively. Day-trip options include scenic drives to Charlevoix, traverse to nearby lakes and longer weekend escapes to Mackinac Island or Traverse City.

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