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Hope Network
United States · Remote OK

Physical Therapist On-Call

Physical TherapistIncludes callNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$50/hour

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Physical Therapist – on Call

We’re all human. Let’s make a difference together.

At Hope Network, over 2,800 dedicated professionals across 280+ locations statewide help individuals achieve life-changing comebacks. Every role—whether hands-on with patients or behind the scenes—matters. Together, we transform lives.

  • See how we create comebacks.

What You’LL Do

  • Evaluations & Assessments: Conduct comprehensive evaluations of consumers as requested by prescribing physicians, including assessments of strength, balance, endurance, coordination, joint range of motion, muscle flexibility, gait, and movement patterns.
  • Treatment & Intervention: Deliver individualized physical therapy services, including designing, instructing, and monitoring home exercise programs for clients and direct care staff. Prepare clinical treatment plans and progress notes, and arrange for any necessary external supportive devices or mobility equipment.
  • Staff Training & Education: Provide regular training for direct care staff on safe transfers, gait exercises, and proper implementation of physical therapy techniques. Participate in the orientation and ongoing education of new staff, student interns, and volunteers.
  • Collaboration & Consultation: Work closely with direct care staff, PTAs, aides, and other interdisciplinary team members to review treatment plans, monitor consumer progress, and adjust interventions as needed.
  • Team Participation: Actively contribute to team meetings, clinical reviews, in-services, and quality improvement initiatives. Participate in goal development, coordination of services, discharge planning, and family education as appropriate.
  • Equipment Oversight: Monitor and maintain physical therapy department equipment, ensuring proper functioning, repair, or replacement as necessary.

Implement equipment effectively according to consumer goals and needs.

  • Scheduling & Reporting: Schedule clients weekly as prescribed, reporting any changes in status, frequency, or progress to the supervising therapist.

Communicate clearly with team members and other stakeholders regarding consumer progress, functional status, recommendations, and needs.

Work Schedule

  • On-call with flexible hours
  • Operating Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM; no weekends or holidays
  • Hours vary based on needs and census levels

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
  • Licensed Physical Therapist
  • Member of the American Physical Therapy Association
  • 2+ years’ experience with Adult Neurologically Disabled/TBI population preferred

Why Join Our Team?

  • Competitive Pay: $50/hour
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Supportive, collaborative environment
  • Employee Referral Bonus

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our diversity is our strength. It allows us to meet the unique needs of the 34,000+ individuals we serve each year. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, celebrating the perspectives and contributions each team member brings to our mission.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and deliver individualized treatment plans for consumers. Collaborate with interdisciplinary staff to monitor progress, provide training, and maintain department equipment.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Patient evaluationClinical treatment planningGait trainingStrength assessmentBalance assessmentNeurological rehabilitationTBI careInterdisciplinary collaborationDocumentationEquipment maintenance

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 48% have no call, 53% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist On-Call at Hope Network a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,017 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility, flexible scheduling.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution30 jobs · 25 employers

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<$115k
3
$115k-130k
2
$140k
10
$145k-160k
2
$160k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
66%
CME allowance
48%
Sign-on bonus
45%
Loan repayment
10%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$80-$110/hr
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$70-$100/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.8
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,017 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Remote
  • Includes call
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About Hope Network

Individual and Family Services
Grand Rapids, Michigan
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Mileage Reimbursement
Employee Referral Bonus
Supportive, collaborative environment