Physical Therapist — Outpatient Orthopedics | Lansing, MI | $80,000–$90,000 | New Grads Welcome
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$80K - $90K
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Job Description
- Physical Therapist — Outpatient Orthopedics
- Peak Performance Physical Therapy | Lansing, MI
- Pay Range: $80,000–$90,000 per year
- New Grads Welcome
- Why Physical Therapists Choose Peak
- Competitive pay range: $80,000–$90,000 per year
- Outpatient orthopedic setting with a strong focus on individualized care
- Supportive team of PTs, PTAs, techs, and administrative staff
- Opportunities to treat a diverse caseload including orthopedics, post-surgical rehab, balance and fall prevention, strength training, and functional movement
- Strong clinical collaboration and mentorship-minded environment
- New graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply
- Opportunity to grow within a respected local physical therapy organization serving the Greater Lansing area
What You'll Do
- As a Physical Therapist at Peak Performance Physical Therapy, you will:
- Conduct thorough patient evaluations and create individualized treatment plans.
- Provide one-on-one outpatient physical therapy sessions focused on orthopedic rehab, post-surgical rehabilitation, balance and fall prevention, and strength/conditioning.
- Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to patients of all ages.
- Document treatment progress accurately and efficiently.
- Participate in community wellness initiatives, patient education, and outreach programs.
- Collaborate closely with a supportive team of PTs, PTAs, techs, and administrative staff.
Qualifications
- Current Michigan Physical Therapist license or ability to obtain licensure
- DPT, MPT, MSPT, or equivalent physical therapy degree
- Interest or experience in outpatient orthopedics, post-surgical rehab, manual therapy, balance training, fall prevention, and strength-based care
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A patient-centered approach and passion for helping people improve their health and quality of life
- New graduates with a strong desire to learn and grow are welcome
- Benefits and Growth Opportunities
- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedules
- Monthly bonus opportunities
- Referral incentives
- Continuing education support
- Comprehensive clinical mentorship
- Leadership development opportunities
- Encouragement to grow specialty interests
- Supportive, family-style culture
- Collaborative team across Lansing, Mason, Okemos, and DeWitt
- Meaningful patient relationships through consistent, one-on-one care
Key Responsibilities
Conduct thorough patient evaluations and create individualized treatment plans for orthopedic and post-surgical rehabilitation. Deliver high-quality, one-on-one care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of therapists and administrative staff.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist — Outpatient Orthopedics | Lansing, MI | $80,000–$90,000 | New Grads Welcome at Peak Performance Physical Therapy, PLC a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 415 active Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Orthopedic Surgery — Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$85k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $88k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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