Physical Therapist — Outpatient Orthopedics | Lansing, MI | $80,000–$90,000 | New Grads Welcome

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80K - $90K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 4mo ago

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

Patient EvaluationOrthopedic RehabilitationClinical DocumentationInterpersonal Communication

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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Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
71% this job
Loan repayment
50%
Relocation assistance
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 90% of Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 415 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lansing

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$193k≈ 2.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,222/mo≈ 18% of gross pay
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), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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

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About Peak Performance Physical Therapy, PLC

Medical Practices
Lansing, Michigan
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off
Flexible Schedules
Monthly Bonus Opportunities
Referral Incentives