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Optimal Care - Evergreen
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Home Health Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) - West Michigan Talent Pool

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$93k-$104k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Explore Future Opportunities with Optimal Care

Optimal Care is growing, and we’re looking to connect with talented individuals who may be a great fit for our organization. We invite you to submit your resume so we can learn more about your experience and the type of role you're looking for. Whether the time is now or in the future, we will keep you in mind for opportunities that align with your skills and background.

About the Role

Help patients regain strength, restore mobility, and return to the activities that matter most in their daily lives. As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you'll provide one-on-one rehabilitation care in patients’ homes, helping them recover from surgery, injury, or illness while improving function, reducing pain, and supporting greater independence.

This role is ideal for a licensed Physical Therapist who values autonomy, clinical variety, and the ability to build meaningful relationships with patients over the course of their recovery.

You'll assess each patient’s functional abilities and home environment, develop individualized treatment plans, and guide them through targeted interventions that improve mobility, balance, strength, and safety.

Working closely with an interdisciplinary care team, you'll educate and empower patients and caregivers while helping individuals make measurable progress toward their goals and a higher quality of life.

Location: Office Location: 770 Kenmoor Ave, Suite 100, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Service Area Options

  • Kent
  • Ottawa

Ionia

This role is a high travel position and requires daily travel within the service area to provide care to patients in their homes, assisted living facilities, or nursing homes

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a. m. to 5 p. m., with weekend rotation

  • Required Qualification
  • Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program
  • Current state license as a Physical Therapist
  • Minimum 1 year of experience as a licensed Physical Therapist
  • Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and valid automobile insurance coverage
  • Willingness to travel daily for home visits within service area

Preferred Qualifications

  • Home health experience
  • OASIS certification or willingness to obtain
  • Experience with Medicare home health documentation
  • Essential Skills and Competencies
  • Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning abilities
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and home health regulations
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Comfort evaluating and adapting to varied home environments
  • Interpersonal skills for professional interaction with patients, families, and healthcare teams

Pay Range

  • $93,000—$104,000 USD
  • How We Care for You
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off for Full Time
  • Part Time/Per Diem also accrue Paid Time Off
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care
  • Company paid Short Term Disability
  • Company paid Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with Employer Match
  • Pet Insurance
  • ID and Fraud Protection
  • And more...
  • Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career.

Top Work Places for 12 consecutive years, Great Places to Work certified for 6 consecutive years, and we believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. We’re committed to supporting your professional growth, valuing your expertise, and creating an environment where you can do your best work every day.

As a clinician-owned and operated organization, we empower our team members to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients and families every day.

We are a leading provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice that encourages collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence. From chronic disease management and rehabilitation to end-of-life care, our focus is on improving outcomes and enhancing quality of life.

We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.

Background Screening

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Screening is completed by a third-party administrator, the Michigan Long-Term Care Partnership, and is performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

Reasonable Accommodations

We offer reasonable accommodations throughout the application process, interview stages, and during employment to ensure all team members can thrive. Please reach out to us if you would like to request a reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We believe an exceptional place to work begins with diverse perspectives. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Key Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one rehabilitation care in patients' homes to help them regain strength, restore mobility, and improve overall function. Develop individualized treatment plans and collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to guide patients toward their recovery goals.

Requirements

Requires a master's or doctoral degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program and a current state license. Candidates must have at least one year of experience and possess reliable transportation for daily travel.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient careMobility restoration

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

In Michigan, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (267 salary observations; 1,459 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,056 salary observations; 57,503 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Michigan?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.2 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 21,942 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$93k–$104kPhysical Therapy median $89k (middle half $82k–$100k)402 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Michigan vs national$89k median in Michigan$94k nationally (−6%)267 state / 15,056 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$102k in purchasing powerMichigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Michigan616 active22,024 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 52% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Optimal Care - Evergreensilver tier, 72/100Top Employers work-life index44 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,942 Physical Therapy listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Home Health Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) - West Michigan Talent Pool at Optimal Care - Evergreen a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,942 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

28 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution28 jobs · 13 employers

16
<$105k
8
$105k-120k
1
$130k
2
$140k
1
$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
67%
CME allowance
67%
Loan repayment
30%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist - Hayward

CVHCare · Hayward, California

$150k
#2

Physical Therapist - Studio City

Myo · Los Angeles, California

$90k-$140k
#3

Physical Therapist - West Hollywood

$90k-$140k
#4

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+ 26 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.2
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,942 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Optimal Care - Evergreen

Medical Practices
Jackson, Michigan
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Mileage Reimbursement
Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
HSA and FSA options
Company paid Short Term Disability
Company paid Life Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
Pet Insurance

Living in Grand Rapids

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$308k≈ 3.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,580/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.