Physical Therapist
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Job Description
Company Description
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world.
We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail.
With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations.
Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.
Job Description
- Job Title
- Physical Therapist
About the Department
Join the dedicated team at Henry Ford Health's Providence Hospitals, a respected network serving communities across Oakland County. Our hospitals blend advanced specialty care with deep local roots, offering convenient suburban locations, excellent amenities, and strong community connections. As part of our Physical Therapy department, you'll contribute to a culture of exceptional care, innovation, and collaboration, making a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients.
Role Overview
As a Physical Therapist, you will play a vital role in evaluating and implementing medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs. Your expertise will directly support patients in their recovery journey, helping them regain mobility, manage pain, and improve their quality of life. This role is essential in ensuring comprehensive, patient-centered care within our healthcare system.
Why Henry Ford Health
At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.
What You Will Do
- Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patients' conditions to tailor treatment plans.
- Establish, revise, and evaluate personalized care plans that involve patients and their families.
- Deliver therapy interventions using standard physical therapy techniques appropriate for each patient's needs.
- Oversee the activities of physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel.
Qualifications
What You Will Need
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required.
- BLS Provider certification through the American Heart Association required.
- Current State of Michigan Licensure- Physical Therapy
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree preferred.
What We Offer
At Henry Ford Health, you'll find opportunities for career growth, collaboration with diverse teams, and the chance to contribute to mission-driven work. We foster a culture of continuous learning, empowering you to make a meaningful impact while advancing your professional journey.
Join Our Team
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of a team that's transforming healthcare.
Job Type: Full Time
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will evaluate and implement medically prescribed treatment programs to help patients regain mobility and manage pain. They are also responsible for overseeing the activities of physical therapy assistants and support personnel.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Michigan, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (238 salary observations; 1,701 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,288 salary observations; 64,780 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)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan vs national | $90k median in Michigan | $94k nationally (−4%)238 state / 12,288 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Michigan index 96.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Michigan | 654 active | 21,960 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 40% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Michigan physical therapist listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 20% offer loan repayment675 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,998 in the last 30 days | 4,222 the 30 days before (+89%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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