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Sparrow
Charlotte, Michigan

SEH-PHYSICAL THERAPIST- OUTPATIENT REHAB - SIGN ON BONUS

Physical TherapistIncludes callFull-Time

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Job Opportunity
  • Job ID: 55545
  • Positions Location: Charlotte, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job: Develops and

Description

Positions Location: Charlotte, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

Develops and implements physical therapy treatment plans for assigned patients; evaluates and modifies patient care treatments as appropriate. Provides physical therapy interventions in order to maximize the values, potential, and satisfaction of our patients. Assumes responsibility for creating experience-based service..

Essential Duties

Completes initial physical therapy evaluations and develops a treatment plan of care for assigned patients; coordinates acquisition of needed adaptive devices, durable medical equipment and orthoses.

Provides physical therapy treatment including gait training, transfer training, balance training, strengthening, stretching and other modalities.

Documents patient treatments, initial evaluation, progress notes and discharge summaries in a timely manner and in accordance with Hospital policies and insurance requirements.

Performs physical therapy re-evaluations to assess patient progress; recommends changes to the treatment plan of care as appropriate.

Communicates regularly with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, patient families, insurance companies and others regarding patient’s treatment and progress.

Instructs and teaches patients in safe transfers, activities of daily living, correct ambulation, therapeutic exercises and correct usage of exercise equipment; trains family members and caregivers on various therapeutic procedures and home exercises.

Provides guidance to assigned staff. Duties include, but are not limited to, assigning and reviewing work, training, co-signing documentation. Provides supervision to PTAs and Rehab Aides.

Schedules patient treatments/appointments along with referring patients to other hospital services.

Attends staff meetings and in-service programs as required.

Assists in maintaining therapy equipment and treatment areas; orders supplies as necessary.

Supports and serves as a role model for our mission, vision, values, and customer service initiatives. Adheres to the organization’s policies & procedures, and compliance guidelines.

Is responsible for creating a destination, experience-based service; delivers customized experiences using patient profiles.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

General Requirements Valid State of Michigan Physical Therapist License

  • CPR/BCLS certification
  • Valid Michigan driver’s license
  • Proof of current Automobile Insurance

Work Experience Minimum of one year of related physical therapy experience or school-based experience

Education Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy

Specialized Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of physical therapy theory and techniques

  • Knowledge of accrediting and regulatory standards and hospital policies related to the provision of rehabilitation services including HIPAA confidentiality and JCAHO mandates
  • Written and computer skills necessary to prepare required documentation
  • Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate, orally and in written form, with patients, families, physicians, health care professionals, and insurance companies in the exchange of information. Presents self in a warm, professional and caring manner.
  • Demonstrates professional appearance.
  • Skills necessary to provide guidance, training, prioritize and review the work of assigned staff
  • Analytical ability to develop treatment plans based on physical therapy theory and incorporation of patient and physician goals
  • Mental ability to complete required documentation in a timely manner, deal with the concerns of patients and their families, and handle frequent scheduling changes
  • Physical ability to stand for prolonged periods of time, transfer/lift/ reposition patients, assist patients with exercises, properly operate rehabilitation equipment/devices, and access patient homes which may not be barrier free

$5,000 Sign On Bonus Available!

UMH-Sparrow therapists enjoy strong professional development support, including a complimentary Medbridge subscription that provides access to a wide range of continuing education courses. Management is committed to fostering ongoing learning, and UM Health Sparrow hosts multiple courses each year free of charge—ensuring our team has continual opportunities to grow and stay at the forefront of clinical excellence. Also, offer 1:1 treatment model and market leading wages.

UM Health - Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Job Family

Clinical Professional/Technical/Allied Health

Requirements

  • Shift Days
  • Degree Type / Education Level Bachelor's
  • Status Full-time
  • Facility Sparrow Eaton Hospital
  • Experience Level New Grad

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement physical therapy treatment plans while providing interventions to maximize patient potential and satisfaction. Coordinate patient care, document progress, and provide guidance and supervision to physical therapist assistants and rehab aides.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningClinical supervisionPatient educationInterdisciplinary communicationEquipment maintenance

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 42% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

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).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks42 jobs

401k / retirement match
83%
CME allowance
81% this job
Sign-on bonus
64% this job
Loan repayment
40%
Relocation assistance
17%

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,081 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Charlotte

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$247k
Median resident rent
$887/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.0
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Sparrow

Hospitals and Health Care
Lansing, Michigan
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus: $5,000
Medbridge subscription
Continuing education courses
1:1 treatment model
Market leading wages