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
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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical 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 living | Michigan index 96.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Michigan | 614 active | 21,926 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 38% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
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