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Bronson Healthcare
Kalamazoo, Michigan

Physical Therapi

Physical TherapistIncludes callNo nightsFull-Time

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

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If you’re ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience.

Location: BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital

Title

Physical Therapist, Full-Time, Outpatient Orthopedic & Sports Medicine | 1:1 Patient Care | Centre St. Clinic, Portage | Sign-On Bonus Up to $20,000

Position Summary

Join Bronson's Orthopedic & Sports Medicine team at our Centre Street clinic in Portage and experience the difference of a 1:1 patient care model that allows you to provide individualized treatment, build meaningful patient relationships, and deliver exceptional outcomes.

As a Physical Therapist, you will evaluate and treat patients recovering from orthopedic injuries, sports-related conditions, surgery, and other musculoskeletal impairments. Working within a collaborative outpatient rehabilitation environment, you'll help patients restore function, improve performance, reduce pain, and return to the activities they enjoy most.

Whether helping an athlete return to competition, supporting post-surgical recovery, or guiding patients back to everyday activities, you'll play a vital role in improving lives through evidence-based, patient-centered care.

Why Join Bronson?

  • 1:1 Patient Care Model focused on quality treatment and individualized attention
  • Sign-On Bonus Up to $20,000
  • Benefits Starting Day One
  • Opportunity to work in a dedicated Orthopedic & Sports Medicine environment
  • Collaborative team of rehabilitation professionals and providers
  • Professional development and continuing education opportunities
  • Supportive culture focused on clinical excellence and patient outcomes
  • H-1B sponsorship available for qualified candidates

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

  • Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations using standardized assessments and clinical expertise.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on physician referrals, clinical findings, and patient goals.
  • Provide direct one-on-one patient care utilizing evidence-based orthopedic and sports medicine interventions.
  • Assess and monitor strength, mobility, range of motion, balance, coordination, endurance, and functional performance.
  • Establish measurable goals and modify treatment plans based on patient progress and outcomes.
  • Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, recovery expectations, injury prevention, wellness strategies, and home exercise programs.
  • Collaborate with physicians, athletic trainers, and rehabilitation team members to optimize patient outcomes.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary discussions and clinical collaboration efforts.
  • Design or recommend splints, braces, and assistive devices as needed.
  • Contribute to program development and departmental process improvement initiatives.
  • Serve as a clinical resource and provide education within areas of expertise.
  • Provide coverage within Rehabilitation Services as needed.

Documentation & Administrative Responsibilities

  • Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record.
  • Maintain complete records of evaluations, treatment plans, interventions, patient progress, and outcomes.
  • Communicate documentation barriers or workflow concerns to leadership in a timely manner.
  • Participate in departmental meetings, committees, and quality improvement activities.
  • Demonstrate effective time management and organizational skills.

Leadership & Mentorship

  • Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs), Rehabilitation Clinical Assistants, PT and PTA students, volunteers, and athletic trainers as appropriate.
  • Support student education and clinical rotations.
  • Foster a collaborative environment focused on learning, innovation, and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

Required

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
  • Current Michigan Physical Therapist license in good standing.
  • BLS certification within three months of hire.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and patient education skills.
  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Proficiency with electronic health records and computer systems.

Preferred

  • Experience in orthopedic and/or sports medicine rehabilitation.
  • Interest in treating active individuals, athletes, and post-surgical orthopedic patients.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand and walk frequently throughout the workday.
  • Ability to assist patients with transfers, mobility activities, and therapeutic interventions.
  • Ability to lift, move, and position patients safely as needed.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced outpatient environment.
  • Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies appropriate to the populations served.

Make a Difference at Bronson

Experience the Bronson difference through personalized 1:1 patient care, day-one benefits, a collaborative orthopedic and sports medicine team, and the opportunity to help patients return to the activities, sports, and lifestyles they love.

Shift: First Shift

  • Time Type
  • Full time
  • Scheduled Weekly Hours
  • 40
  • Cost Center
  • 4125 Physical Therapy - Centre (BMH)

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Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to Recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired. This policy applies regardless of whether the Recruiter has a pre-existing agreement with Bronson.

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Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Orthopedic rehabilitationPatient evaluationTreatment planningMusculoskeletal assessmentEvidence-based practiceClinical documentationSupervisionInterdisciplinary collaborationTherapeutic exercise

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 58% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

In Michigan, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (186 salary observations; 1,377 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,353 salary observations; 54,868 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

48 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution48 jobs · 37 employers

12
<$100k
15
$100k-120k
8
$120k-140k
10
$140k-160k
3
$160k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks38 jobs · 37 employers

401k / retirement match
87%
CME allowance
66% this job
Sign-on bonus
45% this job
Loan repayment
26% this job
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$60-$80/hr
#2

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$49.65-$77.08/hr
#3

Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health | $150,000 Annual Salary (Redding)

$150k-$160k
#4

Home Health Physical Therapist

$70-$75/hr
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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,654 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Kalamazoo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$234k
Typical market rent
$1,230/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.8
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 · Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Bronson Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Kalamazoo, MI
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

1:1 Patient Care Model
Sign-On Bonus Up to $20,000
Benefits Starting Day One
Professional development opportunities
H-1B sponsorship available