Physical Therapist
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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 - Full Time
About the Department
Join our dedicated team at the Moross Road campus, where we proudly serve Detroit's east side and the Grosse Pointes. As a community anchor, our location offers a unique blend of neighborhood charm, historic architecture, and proximity to lakefront parks.
Our team is deeply rooted in the community, providing essential care and fostering strong connections with our patients and neighbors. We are committed to delivering exceptional healthcare while enjoying the benefits of our vibrant and accessible location along the Detroit River corridor.
Role Overview
As a Physical Therapist, you will play a vital role in evaluating and implementing medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs. Your expertise will directly support patients in their recovery journey, helping them regain mobility, manage pain, and improve their quality of life. This role is essential in ensuring personalized care and positive outcomes for our patients.
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 initial and ongoing assessments of patients' conditions to tailor treatment plans.
- Establish, revise, and evaluate personalized care plans that involve patients and their families.
Implement therapy interventions using standard physical therapy techniques appropriate for each patient's condition.
Oversee the activities of physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel to ensure comprehensive care.
Qualifications
What You Will Need
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required.
- BLS Provider certification through the American Heart Association required.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree preferred.
What We Offer
At Henry Ford Health, we foster an environment of collaboration and growth, where you can advance your career while contributing to mission-driven work. We provide opportunities for continuous learning and professional development, empowering you to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.
Join Our Team
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of a team that¿s transforming healthcare.
Job Type: Full Time
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will evaluate and implement medically prescribed treatment programs to assist patients in their recovery journey. They are responsible for overseeing support personnel and ensuring personalized care plans are effectively executed.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $89k (middle half $82k–$100k)523 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Michigan vs national | $88k median in Michigan | $94k nationally (−6%)175 state / 7,673 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Michigan index 96.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Michigan | 665 active | 22,118 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Michigan physical therapist listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 20% offer loan repayment687 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 8,100 in the last 30 days | 4,341 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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