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Sheridan Community Hospital
Sheridan, Michigan

Physical Therapist- Full Time

Physical TherapistIncludes callFull-Time

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Sheridan, MI 48884Job Posting: Physical Therapist Location: Sheridan Community Hospital Position Type: Full time About Us: We are a rural Critical Access Hospital committed to providing high-quality, personalized care to our community.

Our Rehab services include inpatient, outpatient, and swing bed (subacute) rehabilitation, offering physical therapists the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across a variety of care settings.

Position Summary: We are seeking a compassionate and flexible Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team on a full time basis.

The PT will evaluate, plan, and implement individualized treatment programs for patients across multiple care settings, working closely with physicians, nurses, and other therapy professionals to promote recovery, independence, and wellness.

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy services for inpatient, outpatient, and swing bed (subacute) patients. Complete assessments and develop individualized treatment plans. Deliver evidence-based therapy interventions to improve mobility, strength, and function. Educate patients and families on therapy goals, exercises, and discharge planning. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support patient progress and outcomes. Document care accurately and timely in the medical record.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Current licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT) in the state of Michigan. Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program. Prior experience in inpatient, outpatient, or swing bed settings preferred, but not required. Strong communication, organization, and patient-centered care skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Why Join Us? Opportunity to provide care across diverse settings in a rural hospital environment. Supportive team atmosphere where your skills make a direct impact. Flexible PRN schedule.

Education, Experience and Other Requirements: Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy Program Current State of Michigan Physical Therapy License CPR Certification The candidate must be a team player and flexible with scheduling One year of experience in short term Rehab and/or Outpatient Therapy is desired.

Good communication skills required, both verbal and written form Organizational skills with an attention to detail Positive attitude and willing to help other departments

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will evaluate, plan, and implement individualized treatment programs for patients across inpatient, outpatient, and subacute settings. They will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based interventions and document patient progress accurately.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Physical Therapy license in the state of Michigan and be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program. CPR certification is required, and one year of experience in short-term rehab or outpatient therapy is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningInpatient careOutpatient careSwing bed careEvidence-based practicePatient educationInterdisciplinary collaborationMedical documentationTeamwork

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 58% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

In Michigan, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (197 salary observations; 1,481 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,861 salary observations; 55,605 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).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

48 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution48 jobs · 37 employers

12
<$100k
15
$100k-120k
8
$120k-140k
10
$140k-160k
3
$160k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks38 jobs · 37 employers

401k / retirement match
87%
CME allowance
66%
Sign-on bonus
45%
Loan repayment
26%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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People Well Staffing · Los Banos, California

$60-$80/hr
#2

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Providence · Tigard, Oregon

$49.65-$77.08/hr
#3

Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health | $150,000 Annual Salary (Redding)

$150k-$160k
#4

Home Health Physical Therapist

$70-$75/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,541 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Sheridan

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$230k
Median resident rent
$800/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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