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MI - Michigan PT/PTA Credentialing Requirements

What credentials do I need to work as a PT/PTA in Michigan?

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Written by Megan Gonzalez
Updated over a week ago

Thank you for your interest in ShiftMed. Here is a Checklist of requirements for PTs or PTAs that are interested in working through ShiftMed in Michigan.


Required Documents:

First documents you will need to upload prior to completing your profile and uploading state specific requirements:

When signing up to work with ShiftMed in the app you will then be prompted to enter your

  • Proof of Identification (DL, Photo ID, Passport, etc.)

  • Social Security Number

  • Professional License (1+ years of experience)

    • You can upload multiple Professional Licenses and any Specialties if applicable.

Please NOTE that you must have a Professional License through the state of Michigan.

Once uploaded you will be prompted to sign your documents and upload the required credentials for your state. Keep in mind some Facilities may have additional requirements aside from the state specifics. See below for more information on what your state requires.


Required Documents:

Documents that must be signed in the ShiftMed App before you can start uploading credentials:

  • Training Manual - complete directly within the app using the tap to sign feature

  • Company Handbook - complete directly within the app using the tap to sign feature

  • TB Baseline Risk Agreement Form


Required Credentials:

Documents that must be uploaded into the ShiftMed App before you can start claiming shifts:

  • I-9


Additional Credentials:

Please note that additional facility specific credentials could be asked of you when attempting to claim a shift. These are NOT required for you to be hired by ShiftMed. These are special requirements that some of our partner facilities require. For more information on Facility Specific Credentials, CLICK HERE.

  • Annual Physical Exam - (completed within the last year) some of our partner facilities may require this credential before claiming a shift

  • License Certificate - The Professional License Certificate credential in the app is used to contain a document that a state’s licensing body issues after a healthcare professional has met the state requirements and passed a specific licensing exam for a particular professional license type.

  • MMR - some of our partner facilities require this credential before claiming a shift

  • Varicella - some of our partner facilities require this credential before claiming a shift

  • Get 2 References - there are a few partner facilities that require verified references before claiming a shift - please enter mobile numbers for your references

  • Flu Shot - there are a few partner facilities in the area that require a flu shot during flu season before claiming a shift


Forms To Complete:

  • Complete MI Background Check Consent Form - complete directly within the app using the tab to sign feature


Items that ShiftMed will Verify:


Upload your credentials in the ShiftMed app.


​​If you have any questions, reach out to us in chat by going into the ShiftMed App > Menu > Help Center > Help Articles & Chat > Messages > Send Us A Message!


Michigan PT/PTA State Credentialing Checklist

Completed in the ShiftMed App

Completed in the ShiftMed App

ShiftMed Credentialing Team will complete internally

(Not visible in app)

ShiftMed Required Credentials

Additional Credentials

(May be required at specific facilities)

ShiftMed Required Checks

Credentials:

☐ Michigan PT or PTA Professional License (1+ years of experience)

☐ Proof of Identification (State ID, DL, Passport, etc.)

☐ SSN

Covid 19 Vaccine Records/Declination

Consent Forms:

☐ MI Consent Form to start Background Check

☐ TB Baseline Risk Agreement Form

☐ Training Manual

☐ Company Handbook

Credentials:

MMR (Vaccine or Titer)

Varicella (Vaccine or Titer)

Resume

Background & Registry Checks:

☐ Office of Inspector General (OIG) Check

☐ System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusion Check (PT Only)


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