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Royal Oak, Michigan

Pediatric Physical Therapist PRN

Physical TherapistNo weekendsPer Diem

Compensation

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Job Description

About the Unit

Corewell therapists perform a complete biomechanical, musculoskeletal examination to determine any movement impairments causing the patient's injury or performance deficits. Manual hands-on techniques are integrated with the customized, functionally progressive exercises programs for the core and extremities.

The ultimate goal of therapy is to return each patient to their optimal functional level.

Treatment is provided for all levels of dysfunction related to the musculoskeletal system of the spine and extremities including all cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, foot/ankle orthopedic conditions.

Equipment and educational opportunities available at this location: Vibration plate, Universal exercise unit, LE Serial Casting, Schroth Method certified-pediatric focused, Theratog equipment, Ultrasound and Functional Electrical Stimulation equipment.

Scope of Work

The physical therapist is responsible for examining, evaluating and developing a treatment plan for patients with functional limitations and disabilities. PT’s provide consultation to healthcare providers regarding a patient’s continuum of care. The individual in this position is required to appropriately interact with all patients regardless of age or culture and to adhere to the Corewell Health customer service standards.

Standard Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

A. Education / Training:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy required. Masters or Doctorate Degree preferred.

B. Work Experience:

  • Written or verbal communication skills required. Word processing and computer skills required. It is preferred that pediatric therapists have NDT certification and competency in serial casting.

C. Certification, Licensure, Registration: undefined

  • Michigan State License in Physical Therapy required.
  • BLS certification required.

How Corewell Health Cares for You

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

On-demand Pay Program Powered by Payactiv

  • Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
  • Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
  • Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
  • Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
  • Primary Location
  • SITE - Care Center Royal Oak - 4949 Coolidge Hwy - Royal Oak
  • Department Name
  • Rehab Peds - Royal Oak Hosp

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Variable (United States of America)

  • Weekly Scheduled Hours
  • 20
  • Hours of Work
  • Variable
  • Days Worked
  • Variable
  • Weekend Frequency

Variable Weekends

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.

We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other.

From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist is responsible for examining, evaluating, and developing treatment plans for patients with functional limitations and disabilities. They provide consultation to healthcare providers regarding the patient's continuum of care while adhering to customer service standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and a Michigan State License. BLS certification is required, and experience with NDT certification and serial casting is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

BiomechanicsManual therapyPediatric physical therapyPatient evaluationTreatment planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Physical Therapist PRN at Corewell Health a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 519 active Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 34% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

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).

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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.3
Better work-life than 70% of Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 519 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Royal Oak

Typical market rent
$2,085/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 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.

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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
On-demand pay program (Payactiv)
Discounts directory
Optional identity theft protection
Home and auto insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings