Physical Therapist - Acute Care - Contingent
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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 - Acute Care - Contingent
About the Department
Join our dedicated team at Henry Ford Health's Jackson Acute Rehabilitation. As part of our commitment to exceptional care, this department focuses on restoring function, reducing pain, and improving mobility for patients in a supportive and collaborative environment. Located in the heart of Jackson, our facility is equipped with state-of-the-art resources to ensure the best outcomes for our patients.
Role Overview
As a Physical Therapist, you will play a vital role in evaluating and diagnosing movement dysfunctions, implementing interventions to enhance mobility, alleviate pain, and restore function. Your expertise will directly support patients in their recovery journey, helping them regain independence and improve their quality of life.
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 comprehensive physical therapy evaluations to diagnose movement dysfunctions.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to promote mobility and reduce pain.
- Utilize therapeutic interventions to restore function and prevent disability.
- Educate patients on exercises and strategies to maintain and improve their physical health.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient care.
Qualifications
What You Will Need
Required Qualifications
Physical Therapist bachelor's degree with five years of experience OR Master's/Doctorate degree from a CAPTE-accredited program.
- Current State of Michigan licensure.
- Current CPR certification (or obtain within 90 days of hire).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in Acute rehabilitation settings.
What We Offer
At Henry Ford Health, we foster an environment of continuous learning and professional growth. You'll collaborate with a diverse team of experts, contribute to mission-driven work, and have access to opportunities that challenge and inspire you to reach your full potential.
Join Our Team
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of a team that's transforming healthcare.
Job Type: Contingent
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate and diagnose movement dysfunctions, then develop individualized treatment plans using therapeutic interventions to improve mobility, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. Educate patients on exercises and strategies for maintaining physical health, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support holistic care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 40% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
In Michigan, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (262 salary observations; 1,439 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,883 salary observations; 56,734 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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).
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