Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) - Contingent
Listed compensation
$63-$105/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Benefits
- 401(K) with 4% Match
- Mileage Reimbursement
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Signing bonus
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Join Our Team at Classic Home Care!
Classic Home Care, a nurse-owned and operated skilled home health agency, has been proudly serving communities across Southeast Michigan since 2003. While our office is located in Northville, Michigan, we provide exceptional care to patients in many surrounding areas.
We are Joint Commission-accredited and Medicare-certified, ensuring the highest standards of quality and patient care. Our agency is led by registered nurses (RNs) who actively collaborate with our dedicated team, fostering a supportive and professional environment.
We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapists (PTs) to join our team as home health / home care PTs!
Contingent PT: A great opportunity for those looking to start with flexible hours and transition into a full-time or part-time caseload over time.
If you're passionate about providing exceptional care and growing your career in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Contingent Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) Compensation
- Visit Rates with Mileage Reimbursement: $63.00 - $100.00 per visit
- Visit Rates without Mileage Reimbursement: $68.00 - $105.00 per visit
- Discharge Without a Visit: $5.00 - $10.00 per non-visit discharge
- Transfer Without a Visit: $10.00 per non-visit transfer
- Orientation and In Service Hours: $30.00 per hour
- Non taxed mileage reimbursement is paid at $0.50 per mile after 30 miles per day
Part-Time and Full-Time Benefits (Opportunity for Growth)
- 401K with 4% Match with Immediate Vesting (eligible after one year of employment)
- PTO
- Paid Weekday Holidays
- Non-Taxed Mileage Reimbursement
- Group Health Insurance
- Professional Liability Insurance
Job Description
Provides skilled physical therapy in accordance with the physician’s plan of care. Accepts only patients referred by the patient care manager or designee.
Assists the physician in assessing the patient’s functional level by applying appropriate tests and assists in the development and revision of the plan of care, including OASIS assessments and goal setting as appropriate.
Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function and maintain maximum performance, using appropriate physical therapy treatments, modalities and procedures as stated in the physical therapy plan of care. Identifies barriers to desired outcomes.
Observes, records and reports the patient’s reaction to treatment and any change in the patient’s condition to the physician and/or patient care manager and other staff involved.
Instructs and advises patient, family and other health team personnel including, when appropriate, the physical therapy assistant and home health aides, in the phases of physical therapy in which they may assist the patient; instructs all of the above in the use of prosthetic and orthotic devices and durable medical equipment, as appropriate. The goal is to teach and promote disease prevention and injury management for eventual patient & caregiver independence, utilizing agency materials as appropriate.
Requirements
- Active Michigan Physical Therapy license
- Reliable transportation
- Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driver
- Home health care experience preferred
Degree of Travel
Home visits and office meetings as indicated. Must participate in necessary in-service programs. Must have reliable transportation and agency-required auto insurance.
Key Responsibilities
Provides skilled physical therapy treatments in a home health setting according to the physician's plan of care. Collaborates with the care team to assess patient functional levels, document progress, and instruct patients and caregivers on injury management and independence.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Michigan, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (246 salary observations; 1,738 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,442 salary observations; 64,443 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$175k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $182k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.3 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 21,256 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $131k–$218k | Physical Therapy median $96k (middle half $69k–$111k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Michigan vs national | $90k median in Michigan | $94k nationally (−4%)246 state / 12,442 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$182k in purchasing power | Michigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Michigan | 621 active | 21,571 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 48% no call · 42% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Michigan Physical Therapist listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 20% offer loan repayment642 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,754 in the last 30 days | 4,473 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Classic Home Care | silver tier, 77/100 | Top Employers work-life index11 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) - Contingent at Classic Home Care a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,256 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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