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Heartland Home Health
West Branch, Michigan

Physical Therapist - Heartland Home Health

Physical TherapistNo callNo weekendsPer Diem

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Job Description

Restore Strength. Enhance Mobility. Transform Lives at Home.

Heartland Home Health is looking for a Per Diem Physical Therapist to provide coverage care for our home health patients in the West Branch area.

At Heartland Home Health, a Gentiva company, we believe every day is an opportunity to deliver personalized, meaningful care where it matters most—at home. We provide skilled rehabilitation services that empower patients to recover, restore function, and live safely at home.

  • Physical Therapist Licensure (DPT) - Michigan
  • Coverage Days - 1-2 days/week (or more)
  • No on call/No weekends
  • What You’ll Do as a Home Health Physical Therapist:

Deliver skilled physical therapy to patients based on an individualized Plan of Treatment developed in coordination with the referring physician.

Evaluate patient needs and develop rehabilitation goals to improve mobility, strength, balance, and overall physical function.

  • Adjust treatment plans and techniques as needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary home health team—including nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and social workers—to provide coordinated care.
  • Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, safety, mobility strategies, and use of assistive devices.
  • Document all visits, assessments, and progress notes accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Support patients in maximizing their independence and improving quality of life—wherever they call home.

About You

Qualifications – What You’ll Bring

  • Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
  • Current PT license in the state of employment (or eligibility to obtain).
  • CPR certification required.
  • Strong communication, assessment, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently in a variety of home environments.
  • Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.

Preferred Experience (Not Required)

  • 1+ year of experience in a hospital, home health, or outpatient rehab setting
  • In-home therapy delivery
  • Geriatric rehab, orthopedic or neurologic rehab
  • Post-acute care or chronic condition management
  • Working as part of a mobile or interdisciplinary care team

We Offer

  • Benefits for All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem):
  • Competitive Pay
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • National & Local Recognition Programs
  • Teammate Assistance Fund

Additional Full-Time Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
  • Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
  • Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
  • Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
  • Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
  • Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)

Ready to Help Patients Reclaim Independence?

Apply now to become part of our Home Health Therapy team and make a lasting impact on the lives of patients right where they live.

  • Legalese
  • This is a safety-sensitive position
  • Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
  • Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
  • We are proud to be an EEO employer
  • We maintain a drug-free workplace

Location: Heartland Home Health

Our Company

At Heartland Home Health, part of Gentiva, it is our privilege to offer compassionate care in the comfort of wherever our patients call home. We are a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, with nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states.

Our place is by the side of those who need us – from helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis.

Our nationwide reach is powered by a family of trusted brands that include:

  • Hospice care: Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, Hospice Plus, New Century Hospice, Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare Hospice Services, SouthernCare New Beacon
  • Palliative care: Empatia Palliative Care, Emerald Coast Palliative Care
  • Home health care: Heartland Home Health
  • Advanced illness management: Illumia Health

With corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and providers delivering care across the U.S., we are proud to offer rewarding careers in a collaborative environment where inspiring achievements are recognized – and kindness is celebrated.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver skilled physical therapy to patients in their homes by developing and implementing individualized treatment plans. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to improve patient mobility, strength, and overall independence.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Physical Therapy and a current PT license in Michigan. Candidates must possess CPR certification and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentRehabilitation PlanningMobility TrainingStrength TrainingBalance TrainingCare CoordinationPatient EducationDocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationGeriatric RehabilitationOrthopedic RehabilitationNeurologic Rehabilitation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Michigan, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (175 salary observations; 1,032 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (7,673 salary observations; 31,542 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Michigan?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapyranked against 21,786 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Michigan vs national$88k median in Michigan$94k nationally (−6%)175 state / 7,673 national salary observations
Cost of livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Michigan668 active22,174 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 44% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMichigan physical therapist listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 19% offer loan repayment690 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings8,099 in the last 30 days4,341 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,786 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Heartland Home Health at Heartland Home Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,786 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs · 28 employers
401k / retirement match
89% this job
CME allowance
57% this job
Sign-on bonus
43%
Loan repayment
23%
Relocation assistance
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,786 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
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About Heartland Home Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Atlanta, GA
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401k with Company Match
Career Advancement Opportunities
Recognition Programs
Teammate Assistance Fund
Medical, Dental, Vision (Full-Time)
Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
Wellness Programs

Living in West Branch

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$242k
Median resident rent
$842/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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