Physical Therapist - PT - School Setting
Compensation
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Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist (PT) with pediatric experience to join a reputable school district in Wyandotte, MI. This is an exciting opportunity to expand your clinical skills while supporting the functional success and independence of students with physical challenges.
In this role, you will collaborate with the IEP team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans focused on mobility, motor development, and pain management in an educational environment. If you're passionate about helping students thrive, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Apply clinical reasoning to evaluate students, determine diagnoses, and create comprehensive plans of care
- Demonstrate age-appropriate clinical competencies and adjust treatment according to individual student needs
- Follow intervention protocols and revise treatment plans as necessary based on student progress
- Accurately document services provided and student outcomes in compliance with school guidelines
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and school staff to ensure consistent support and maximize the effectiveness of each student's IEP
Requirements
- Active state license as a Physical Therapist
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- Minimum of 6 months of relevant PT experience within the last 5 years
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Continuing Education reimbursement
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the school communities we serve
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 46% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $89k (middle half $82k–$100k)469 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Michigan index 96.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Michigan | 627 active | 21,432 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 46% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Michigan Physical Therapist listings: 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 19% offer loan repayment647 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,740 in the last 30 days | 4,063 the 30 days before (+90%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| TheraEd Staffing Group | silver tier, 71/100 | Top Employers work-life index107 active listings |
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