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Wyandotte, Michigan

Physical Therapist - PT - School Setting

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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 therapyPediatric physical therapyIEP developmentDocumentationCollaborationBLS certification

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.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Michigan?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $89k (middle half $82k–$100k)469 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Michigan627 active21,432 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 46% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMichigan Physical Therapist listings: 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 19% offer loan repayment647 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,740 in the last 30 days4,063 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 Groupsilver tier, 71/100Top Employers work-life index107 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

32 jobs · 23 employers
9
<$100k
11
$100k-120k
5
$120k-140k
7
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs · 23 employers
401k / retirement match
97%
CME allowance
59% this job
Sign-on bonus
48%
Loan repayment
31%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

CVHCare · Berkeley, CA, United States

$150k
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - GlendalePer Diem

CVHCare · Glendale, California

$150k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist

$51.48-$71.37/hr
#4

Physical Therapist

$60-$71/hr
+ 31 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,695 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation package
Continuing Education reimbursement

Living in Wyandotte

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$202k
Typical market rent
$1,166/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.