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Wyandotte, Michigan

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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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

About the Department

Join the Inpatient Rehabilitation team at Henry Ford Macomb - Clinton Township, a department dedicated to restoring function and improving quality of life for patients recovering from injury or illness.

Our team works collaboratively in a supportive environment, leveraging the resources of Henry Ford Health to provide comprehensive care.

Located in Clinton Township, our facility offers convenient access to the community while being part of a larger, integrated health system committed to excellence in patient care and rehabilitation.

Role Overview

As a Physical Therapist, you will play a vital role in evaluating and diagnosing movement dysfunction, implementing interventions to enhance mobility, reduce pain, and restore function. Your expertise will directly support patients in their recovery journey, helping them regain independence and prevent disability. This role is essential in delivering personalized care that aligns with our commitment to patient-centered rehabilitation.

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 dysfunction.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to promote mobility, reduce pain, and restore function.
  • Utilize evidence-based interventions to prevent disability and enhance patient outcomes.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient care.
  • Educate patients and families on therapeutic exercises and self-management strategies.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of patient progress and treatment plans.

Qualifications

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy with 5 years of experience OR Master's/Doctorate degree from a Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy (CAPTE) accredited program.

  • Current State of Michigan licensure.
  • Current CPR certification (or obtain within 90 days of hire).

Successful completion of FIM certification exam with a score of at least 80% within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in inpatient rehabilitation settings.
  • Familiarity with FIM scoring and functional outcome measures.

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 advance your career in healthcare.

Join Our Team

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our dedicated team at Henry Ford Health and help transform lives through exceptional care.

Job Type: Full Time

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will perform comprehensive evaluations to diagnose movement dysfunction and implement individualized treatment plans to restore patient function. They will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and educate patients and families on therapeutic exercises and self-management strategies.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Patient evaluationMovement dysfunction diagnosisTreatment planningInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationMobility enhancementPain management

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 38% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

In Michigan, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (273 salary observations; 1,490 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,149 salary observations; 57,960 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Michigan?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $89k (middle half $82k–$100k)403 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Michigan vs national$89k median in Michigan$94k nationally (−6%)273 state / 15,149 national salary observations
Cost of livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Michigan614 active21,926 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 38% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

36 jobs · 25 employers
17
<$100k
14
$100k-120k
1
$130k
4
$146k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 25 employers
401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
72%
Sign-on bonus
63%
Loan repayment
38%
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Travel Physical TherapistContract

Ironside Human Resources · Fargo, North Dakota

$70/hr
#2

PT / Physical Therapist - Home Health

Adoration Health · Salisbury, Maryland

$65-$70/hr
#3

Physical Therapist (PT) – Travel Contract + Lodging

$70+/visit
#4

Physical Therapist (PT) – Flexible Schedule

$70+/visit
+ 35 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,942 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Henry Ford Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Detroit, MI
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Continuous learning and professional growth opportunities
Access to career advancement resources

Living in Wyandotte

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k
Typical market rent
$1,178/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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