Physical Therapist - Outpatient Orthopedic
Compensation
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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
- Sign on Bonus: $5000
- Job Title: Physical Therapist - Outpatient Orthopedic
About the Department
Located in the scenic rolling hills of Grand Blanc, Genesys is a cornerstone of the community, offering top-tier healthcare services. Known for its warm, small-city atmosphere and proximity to acclaimed golf courses, including a PGA Tour Champions stop, Genesys provides a unique blend of high-quality care and community charm. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional patient experiences while enjoying the benefits of a supportive, collaborative environment.
Role Overview
As a Therapist-Physical, 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 journeys, helping them regain mobility, manage pain, and improve their quality of life. This role is essential in fostering patient independence and overall well-being.
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.
- Establish, revise, and evaluate personalized plans of care involving patients and their families.
- Implement therapy interventions using standard physical therapy techniques tailored to patient needs.
- Oversee the activities of physical therapy assistants, students, and support personnel.
What You Will Need
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Preferred Qualifications: [Insert preferred qualifications from the Job Description if available, maximum two bullets]
What We Offer
Join a team where your growth is prioritized through collaborative opportunities, mission-driven work, and continuous learning. Be part of a culture that values innovation, compassion, and excellence in healthcare.
Join Our Team: Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of our mission to provide exceptional care.
- Additional Information
- Outpatient Orthopedic experience preferred.
- Mon-Fri (within the hours of the clinic) - No weekends
Key Responsibilities
The physical therapist will evaluate and implement personalized treatment programs to help patients regain mobility and manage pain. They are also responsible for overseeing the activities of physical therapy assistants, students, and support personnel.
Requirements
The role requires the ability to perform initial and ongoing patient assessments and establish effective plans of care. Outpatient orthopedic experience is preferred for this position.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Outpatient Orthopedic at Henry Ford Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,936 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Orthopedic Surgery — Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 38% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 22,936 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Orthopedic Surgery median $89k (middle half $82k–$100k)449 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Michigan index 96.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Orthopedic Surgery listings in Michigan | 11 active | 427 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 38% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $5k sign-on | Michigan Physical Therapist listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 17% offer loan repayment659 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Orthopedic Surgery pay trend | +1.1% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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